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Town of Mason under fire

Lack of financial controls lands officials in hot water with state By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com No stranger to controversy over mismanagement of taxpayer money, this time it's the

city officials in Mason that are under scrutiny. In a scathing letter dated April 24, Dennis Dycus, the director of the state comptroller's Division of Municipal Audit, accuses the mayor and aldermen of "allowing ample opportunity" for theft to continue at city hall after a clerk was charged with stealing more than $96,000 in 2009.

Following the embezzlement scandal, Dycus provided city officials with a nine-recommendation report related to the establishment of internal controls that would deter future thefts. "(The former clerk) was allowed to embezzle such a large amount of money because you, the mayor and board of aldermen, have

refused to implement even the most basic system of internal controls, therefore providing ample opportunity for anyone responsible for the financial affairs of the town to more or less take whatever they wanted to, which they did," Dycus wrote. None of the recommendations has seen any followthrough, he said.

On Wednesday, Mayor David Ward refused to answer questions about internal controls or standard operating procedures, citing a need to focus on an upcoming meeting with an representative from the Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS), the city attorney, a certified public accountant and the town recorder. SEE MASON, PAGE A3

Atoka charter revisions clear General Assembly By ECHO DAY eday@covingtonleader.com Charter revisions submitted to the General Assembly have been passed, bringing the most significant changes to the document since its original draft in 1911, said Town Administrator Brian Koral. However, the changes should not affect day-to-day life for residents. "Most of it's just structural changes and changes in vernacular," Koral said. "Back then they said the town had to appoint a constable, but now we appoint a police chief, for View the instance." proposed Since its adoption more charter than a century ago, the revisions, town's charter has had and other nine revisions, the last documents, four being in 1969, 1977, online at 1973 and 2006. townofatoka.com. Currently, the mayor's role on the board is to serve as a tie-breaker, but he will also have the power to veto an ordinance under the revision. "That gives the mayor a formal role in the legislative process. We actually mirrored that on how the governor's authority works." As a means of checks and balances, the board will have power to override a veto by the mayor. If an ordinance is not signed within five business days of its adoption by the board, it will become law. There is no pocket veto, Koral said. The existing version of the charter requires the mayor to sign an ordinance if it's adopted by the board. "I think the mayor should have a formal say, because if there is something the mayor feels strongly about, then he has that ability to say no and the board can take that into consideration. It at least interjects him, formally, into that practice." Introduced in the General Assembly chambers by Representative Barrett Rich and Senator Mark Norris, the revisions received formal approval from the General Assembly on April 24. Koral expects the board to formally adopt the revisions at the June Board meeting, with an effective date of July 1. Reader’s Guide Mostly sunny. High 88, low 66.

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Footloose and fundraising By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com By any criteria, Saturday night's Dancing With the Stars event at the National Guard Armory was a success. The sold-out event, which is the primary fundraising event for the Carl Perkins Center in Covington, raised $67,000 for the center, the most ever raised at the event, which has taken on various formats over the past 20 years. “We had a lot of people come out that don't normally come,” said Harriet Cannon, the event's chairperson. “It was a huge success. I think the Dancing With the Stars them was the key to the success.” The event was so successful organizers scheduled an encore performance Sunday afternoon. On Sunday, the dancers performed again to a crowd of approximately 100 people. Event chairperson Harriet Cannon said next year the Dancing With the Stars theme will be used again. "Next year is the 20th year of our dinner and auction event, Cannon said. "It's going to be a really big deal." Tom and Tiny Barton took first place, followed by Lee Johnston and Darlene Huffman, Ick and Ann Burlison and Mike and Marianne Dunavant. Jesse and Mickey Cannon won the People's Choice Award, determined by monetary donations. ► To see more photos from the event, visit www.covingtonleader.com.

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Covington beer board fines five By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com Five businesses and their owners/ managers in Covington were recently brought before the Covington Beer Board for a revocation of beer permit hearing for the unlawful sale of alcohol to minors. Connie Rene King, Jimmy Vandergrift and Ric Morris for Penny Partnership dba Fastimes, 101 Hwy

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cation of their beer licenses. The motion was not seconded. Aldermen William Scruggs, William Timberlake and Shelvie Rose then each made counter motions that the accused businesses be fined $1,000 in lieu of suspension or revocation of beer licenses, which were seconded and approved with Black voting nay on each of the five motions. The fines were paid within seven days of the board’s judgment.

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Editor’s note: This week we are continuing a new bimonthly feature called Q&A. Through this feature we hope to help you get to know your neighbors, government officials and others in the community. This week we meet Covington Fire Chief Jerry Craig, who has been with the Covington Fire Department since 1977. He became chief in 1986.

Q: When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A: Actually I wanted to be a lawyer. That's what I started at college to be. But it involved so much reading I had to change. I went into business. Q: What's the worst fire you've ever worked? A: One of the biggest fires we've had since I've been here was Mayes Howard Lumber Company. It was down on Liberty Street. That was probably one of the biggest fires we've had that I remember we had in Covington. It was June of '86, about four months after I had become chief. The building and the lumber company probably covered a couple of acres and everything was on fire. The hull of the building is still standing there by the compress.

guess. Q: Talk about the progress that the Covington Fire Department has made during your tenure. A: One of the biggest changes has been the improvement in equipment. We've got new and modern equipment now. It's just unbelievable. From the time I started to what it is today, the training is just a continuous thing. Hazmat is a big issue. We started a hazmat team back in …. probably in the mid 80s, and all of our people in the department are hazmat technicians. They've gone through a tremendous amount of training. You have to have so much training before you can even become a technician

…. The training and the equipment is the biggest improvements we've made. A lot of it is mandated through the government. That's the biggest obstacle we've had to overcome. When I started we had two pumpers. Now we've got four. We didn't have an aerial truck. The one we have now is a little old, but it's in perfect shape and passes all the tests. We got it in 1986. When I started, the turnout gear, the equipment that the men wear, it's been tremendously improved. When I started, we had like two air packs. Under the previous chief, we began to increase the amount of air packs that the men wear. Now everybody in the department's got their

Q: Have you ever thought about running for political office? A: No.

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Appreciation, assistance, contention top city meeting By SHERRI ONORATI sonorati@covingtonleader.com During last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board of Mayor and Aldermen, Covington Mayor David Gordon and Alderman John Edwards spoke their appreciation for the crowds that helped clean the city during its recent Covington Clean Up / Fix Up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a lot of young people participating and I was encouraged by the outpouring of the community to help us with that,â&#x20AC;? said the mayor who also apologized for missing the event due to illness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a completely exhilarating experience this year,â&#x20AC;? added Edwards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;St. Stephens had quite a few people from their youth group to come up, the police and fire department were out there and it was more exciting this year because we had more people than normal. After these kids went down the street you could tell which street they went down and for a short time it was hard to find litter in Covington. I thank them.â&#x20AC;? The city approved a request from Covington Integrated Arts Academy for monetary assistance to help beautify its campus. The school was asking for assistance with $1,120 in landscaping costs estimated to add trees, azaleas, mulch and concrete. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We received a request from the CIAA PTO to help them with some campus improvements with the school,â&#x20AC;? explained Gordon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This has come out of the administration of CIAA who feel that people probably come out to the city and drive by our schools to see if this is where they want to live. They think their campus can use some improvements.â&#x20AC;? In the request letter received from principal Sara Gangaware, the proposed landscaping project would be completed by the Covington High School landscaping class at no cost to the school. The request for funds was to cover the cost of supplies and plant material. Explaining that the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s customary assistance for 501 (c) (3) non-budgeted requests was $200, Gordon recommended to the board that they give the school the $200 to assist the school with their plans, which was approved.

Covington sales tax collected for the month of February amounted to $278,465, an increase of more than two percent from the same month last year. Year-to-date sales tax collection is up a percent and a half or $1,987,505. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the three months in a row that our sales tax collection has been up over the same time last year,â&#x20AC;? said Covington Recorder/Treasurer Tina Dunn. The city has scheduled its spring paving projects, which include Fairway Estates and the remainder of Baskin Heights Subdivision, at a cost of $164,342. An addition cost of $63,000 would be needed to correct deficiencies on Sandpiper Street, which were recommended not to be completed at this time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The latest repair that has been done is holding up and David Gray does not recommend the additional costs,â&#x20AC;? explained Alderman Tommy Black to Alderman Shelvie Roseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dismay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really having problems with several things in this community and we all know that we have been having problems with this road,â&#x20AC;? said Rose. Black explained that in his opinion, engineer David Grayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opinion and Puplic Works Director Robert Martin Simpsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opinion, the additional cost was not needed at this time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve patched it enough through the years where it finally quit sinking,â&#x20AC;? said Black to Rose. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think its going to sink that much more if any. If it continues to keep sinking then we will have to dig it out but we just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the money now without cutting out a third of the planned paving out there. It would be in our best interests and the citizens living out there that we go with what we have scheduled right now. This has been an on-going problem and I think its finally settled down.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m upset for several situations in District 1 and parts of District 2,â&#x20AC;? said Rose. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Very much upset but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best that I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say anything right now. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advantage for me not to say anything right now. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not satisfied and you know Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not satisfied. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got 20 years on the county Public Worksâ&#x20AC;Ś thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to say.â&#x20AC;? Rose and Black continued to have a side conversation, finally causing Gordon to bang his gravel several times.

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Continued from A1 or misfeasance in office." Dycus said his office communicates with municipalities primarily via email, but Mayor David Ward said he has received no such request and blamed the former town recorder. "I haven't had my mail brought to me so I can address these city issues," he said. "These issues were kept from me." The former recorder, who was fired in September 2011 because she was not paying payroll taxes for municipal employees, also received much of the blame in a 2009 report from Dycus regarding the embezzlement of utility payments. However, Dycus began sending his requests in November 2011, two months after Nancy Hazlerig's employment with the Town of Mason was terminated. "In all respect, he may not have received them," Dycus said. "We send emails and maybe he doesn't have access to that account?" In addition to not implementing internal controls, auditors have disclaimed issuing an opinion on the town's financial statements for six consecutive years due to: â&#x2013;Ş the absence of an adequate fixed assets listing â&#x2013;Ş many disbursements lacking adequate support

Mason's audit reports are available to the public online at: www.comptroller1.state.tn.us/ma Click on the 'financial' link. â&#x2013;Ş controls over revenues were lacking â&#x2013;Ş the absence of a customer deposit subsidiary ledger â&#x2013;Ş no accounts receivable reports for utility billings A disclaimer of opinion is issued when an audit could not be completed for various reasons. Mason is the only municipality in the state whose auditor had to disclaim an opinion on the town's financial statements for six years in a row. "Municipal officials should treat these disclaimer opinions very seriously, taking whatever action necessary to ensure that unqualified opinions are issued in the future," Dycus wrote. "As elected officials of the Town of Mason,

each of you occupy (sic) a stewardship position and as such are responsible for the proper accounting of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenditures." Mayor Ward defends his actions, stating he has "nothing to hide," and also said the town was "four or five" years behind on audits when he took office in 2007. "I have done a lot for this town, I've lived here all my life," he said. "I've brought in $3 million in grants since I've been mayor. Let's talk about the good right along with the bad." Ward expects to provide a plan to the district attorney, who has become involved at the request of Dycus, on Friday. Dycus said he doesn't usually send copies of cor-

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A message to Mason voters: clean house Mason city leaders have failed in their most basic duties: protecting the resources of the city’s taxpayers. A scathing letter from Dennis Dycus, C.P.A., director of municipal audit for the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, indicates that the city has failed -- for six consecutive years -- to adequately account for its finances. The letter points to some had truths that are, frankly, quite disturbing. Specifically it lists that there is an inadequate or no listing of fixed assets, that there are disbursements that were made without adequate supporting documentation, that controls over revenue are lacking, that there is no customer deposit ledger and that there are no accounts receivable reports for utility billings. All of this comes on the heels of the conviction of Arnita Mitchell in 2010 for embezzling nearly $100,000 from the city. Now, Mayor David Ward is throwing the blame at the feet of former Town Recorder Nancy Hazlerig, who was cited for failure to perform her duties properly in a 2009 auditor’s report that unearthed the embezzlement for which Mitchell was charged. For the mayor to blame someone for failing to do her job when an auditor’s report indicated she failed to do her job three years ago defies logic. It’s clear to us who’s failing to do his job. It starts with the mayor and it spreads to the board of aldermen. This is nonsense and we’re glad the state comptroller is launching an investigation through District Attorney Mike Dunavant. The taxpayers deserve to know what is happening with their dollars. And based on the horrific bookkeeping, accounting and tracking of those dollars at Mason Town Hall, it seems clear that it’s either a sign of incompetence at best or graft and corruption at worst. This is nothing new. This is, apparently, business as usual in Mason and it’s frightening. By contrast, the Town of Atoka has redefined the term open government. Their 2013 budget has already been proposed and has been posted on their website, along with agendas and other documents relative to city business, as well as on Facebook. Mason is failure in comparison. Mayor David Ward and city officials know what happens when internal controls and accounting are not in place. Nearly $100,000 was stolen from the city and a woman who was on the city’s payroll served time for taking it. Enough is enough. Mason voters, we urge you to clean house if the District Attorney doesn’t do it for you.

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Find the good and praise it: Frankie Watson and Lowell Russell My late friend Alex Haley, the author of “Roots,” lived his life by these six words: “Find the good and praise it.” Occasionally, I go to the floor of the Senate and cite an example of a Tennessean or some circumstances in my state that fit those six words. I recently spoke on the floor about the story of two extraordinary Tennesseans united by both their friendship and their courage – Lance Corporal Franklin Namon Watson, who sacrificed his life for our freedom, and his devoted friend and mentor, Tennessee Highway Patrol Sergeant Lowell Russell, who is recovering from critical injuries he sustained while on duty. Lance Corporal Franklin Namon Watson, or “Frankie” to everyone who knew him in East Tennessee, enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in 2010. Last year, in September, at the age of 21, Frankie was killed while serving our country in Afghanistan, sweeping for improvised explosive devices in the Helmand Province. Frankie, the son of Stacy Couch and Troy Watson, didn’t shy away from difficult or dangerous work when he was back in Tennessee. He was a law enforcement officer in the police department of Madisonville in East Tennessee, just a few miles down the road from my hometown. The chief deputy of the THE LEADER USPS 136-120 “Tipton County’s NEWSPAPER Since 1886” 2001 Highway 51 South Covington, Tennessee 38019 Published Every Thursday by Tipton County Newspapers, LLC

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Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, who has given his all for this country. WatBrian Graves, described Frankie as “very son was a wonderful young man by all upbeat and focused on what he wanted accounts from those who knew him best. to do.” What he wanted to do was be a I am an Army veteran but did not expepeacekeeper and a law enforcer. Family rience the horrors of combat. I do know members say his dream was to join the that we have an all-volunteer force proSecret Service and protect the president. tecting our liberty and freedoms every In a letter to the editor of the Knoxville day. I am so glad that we don’t seem News Sentinel, the promito take them for granted. I’ve nent Knoxville attorney never been prouder to be an Billy Stokes wrote about the American and an East Tenescort of Frankie’s body, denessean than I was that day. livered by a small airplane Another law enforcement ofto the National Guard base ficer, Tennessee Highway Paand transported by a sixtrol Sergeant Lowell Russell, person military detail to a helped raise Frankie and was hearse, which then traveled a devoted friend and mentor. from the airport to MadiNot long ago, Lowell talked D.C. VIEW sonville in East Tennessee. with a member of my staff in Billy was one of the several SEN. LAMAR ALEXANDER Knoxville, Jane Chedester, and hundred motorcyclists who road be- told her about Frankie. He said that hind the police cars. This is what he said: Frankie’s love of serving the MadisonAll along the route were thousands of ville Police Department was great. He well-wishers, many holding American told her about Frankie’s dedication flags. Lots of them were veterans, proud- to honoring his state and his country. ly holding crisp salutes as the procession- Then, in March, Sergeant Russell was crital passed. A significant number of those ically injured in a collision on Interstate folks were crying. As we got closer to Mad- 40 in West Knoxville when a tractor-trailisonville, many young men and women er hit his squad car as he sat on the shoulwere obviously grief stricken. I suppose der finishing up some paperwork after a they were school friends of Watson’s. traffic stop. Earlier this month, Lowell I saw thousands of East Tennesseans try- was discharged from the University of ing to honor and respect a young man Tennessee Medical Center to continue

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his recovery in a rehabilitation facility. Lowell is beloved by his community. A Facebook page dedicated to “Prayers for Sergeant Lowell Russell” is filled with loving prayers for Lowell. They call him “a wonderful man.” They talk about his “huge heart.” One says that, “Lowell has done so much for everyone else.” Numerous efforts are being made to raise money to help Russell and his family with expenses. Tennessee’s General Assembly passed a resolution to honor Lowell, noting his “immeasurable contributions to his community as a Tennessee Highway Patrolman... who exhibits superior standards of professional conduct and ethics.” It also says that “Sergeant Russell is wholly committed to noble precepts of public service that have earned Tennessee recognition as the ‘Volunteer State,’ and he should be specially recognized for his courage and gallantry as an esteemed member of the local law enforcement.” I add my great appreciation for Lowell to that expressed by our Governor and our general assembly. Honey and I pray for his strength in recovery and for strength for his family and friends during this very difficult time. Frankie Watson and Lowell Russell, we are proud of you. Find the good and praise it.

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The following persons were booked into the Tipton County Correctional Facility during the week of April 22-28. â&#x2013;Ş Dinkins, Daniel Jessica, 24, public intoxication, April 22, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Dowdy, Christa Gayle, 41, failure to appear, April 28, APD â&#x2013;Ş Etheridge, Tyler Davis, 18, burglary, April 23, APD â&#x2013;Ş Forbess, Jennifer Bliss, 34, domestic assault, April 28, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Glass, Hannah Diane, 20, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, speeding; April 22, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Govier, Kim Marie, 41, agg. assault no injury, April 33, CPD â&#x2013;Ş Grandberry, Serquoria Tyrie, 20, theft under $500, April 26, CPD â&#x2013;Ş Green, Joycee Elizabeth, 21, theft under $1,000, April 25, MPD â&#x2013;Ş Halliburton, Marcus Dewayne, 26, evading arrest, April 24, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Harris, Darren Darleia, 21, domestic assault (x2), agg. assault with injury, failure to appear; April 24, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Higgins, Jimmy Wayne, 38, domestic assault, April 22, MUPD â&#x2013;Ş Ivy, James Karrell, 28, attempted burglary, criminal trespass; April 25, APD â&#x2013;Ş Jones, Larry Keith, 21, driving on rev./canc./susp. license, noise violation; April 28, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Joyner, Michael David, 42, agg. assault with injury, April 22, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş King, Cleo Langford,

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Benton, Curtis Darnell Born: 8/17/1980 Uknown Covington, TN 380019 Charge: Felony failure to appear

Cathey, John Edward Born: 12/19/1985 3022 Calvert Memphis, TN 38108 Charge: Felony failure to appear

Currin, Terry Dewayne Born: 9/7/1985 1517 Pinecrest Covington, TN 38019 Charge: Parole violation, felony failure to appear

Draine, Robert Lee Born: 4/17/1948 6742 Tommie Lane Millington, TN 38053 Charge: Felony failure to appear

Drummer, Tameca Leigh Born: 4/25/1974 905 Pearce St. Memphis, TN 38107 Charge: Felony failure to appear

Goodwin, Steve William Born: 10/25/1966 1864 Pinedale Memphis, TN 38127 Charge: Felony failure to appear

Heiple, Russell Stanley Born: 11/20/1987 4137 Owen Rd. Memphis, TN 38114 Charge: Failure to appear felony

Henerson, Darius Darrell Born: 5/26/1986 2533 #C Gay St. Ripley, TN 38063 Charge: Felony failure to appear

Howard, Paul Aaron Born: 2/26/1990 59 Tony St. Drummonds, TN 38023 Charge: Felony failure to appear

Jivan, Ali Raza Born: 1/1/1971 1291 N. Highland Ave. Memphis, TN 38301 Charge: Felony failure to appear

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Under arrest â&#x2013;Ş Adams, Billy Wayne, 32, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, April 27, BPD â&#x2013;Ş Adams, Milton Marquis, 27, agg. assault with injury, April 23, CPD â&#x2013;Ş Allen, Mark, 32, failure to pay child support, April 28, MUPD â&#x2013;Ş Beauregard, Christopher Terrell, 24, agg. burglary, theft under $1,000, criminal trespass, April 27, CPD â&#x2013;Ş Betterton, Blake Cahill, 20, disorderly conduct, April 24, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Booth, April Nicole, 25, poss. sch. II drug, April 26, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Boyd, Shalecia Donique, 22, forgery over $1,000, April 23, CPD â&#x2013;Ş Bradshaw, Brandy Leigh, 24, vandalism, April 22, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Brock, Thomas Chris, 27, poss. marijuana with intent to sell, poss. drug paraphernalia with intent to deliver; April 22, MUPD â&#x2013;Ş Chiozza, Cindyl, 48, domestic assault, April 22, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Collins, Nathaniel Stevenson, 39, intro contraband to penal inst., failure to appear; April 24, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Craig, Dennis Wayne, 41, DUI third offense, agg. assault no injury (x2), implied consent law; April 26, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Culbreath, Justin Donald, 18, domestic assault, underage poss. of alcohol, April 24, TCSO

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25, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, light law; April 26, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Locke, Clifford Oliver, 39, failure to pay child support, April 25, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş McCalvin, Ronnie Dale, 48, assault, public intoxication; April 27, CPD â&#x2013;Ş McClain, Stephen Burdett, 48, public intoxication, April 22, CPD â&#x2013;Ş McKnatt, Winford Douglas, 56, worthless check, April 24, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Miller-Reno, Paula Sue, 35, promotion of meth. manuf., April 23, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Morris, Moses Leon, 53, forgery, April 24, CPD â&#x2013;Ş Moses, Kenneth Edward, 30, domestic assault, April 28, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Murray, Tomeka Michelle, 35, theft under $500, criminal simulation, theft over $1,000; April 27, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Richardson, Adam Carron, 18, driving on rev./canc./susp. license; April 28, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Richardson, Pierre Marta, 27, theft over $500, criminal trespass, driving on rev./canc./susp. license (x2); April 26, MUPD â&#x2013;Ş Rivers, Barry Ladell, 32, agg. assault no injury, April 24, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Sanford, Thomas Tipton, 42, domestic assault, April 25, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Schelly, John Joseph, 39, DUI first offense, implied consent law, light law, no driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license; April 25, MUPD â&#x2013;Ş Scott, Larry Terrell, 27, disorderly conduct, assault, April 23, CPD â&#x2013;Ş Sims Jr., Paul Rayburn, 52, poss. sch. II drug, poss. sch. II with intent; April 26,

TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Slepicka, Justin, 27, domestic assault, April 26, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Stover, John Wesley, 32, failure to pay child support, April 26, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Stringfellow, William Norman, 35, DUI first offense, consent law; April 27, THP â&#x2013;Ş Sullivan, Joseph Lee, 20, domestic assault, underage consumption of alcohol; April 28, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Tipton, Derick Devell, 29, public intoxication, April 24, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Walker, Louis, 75, warrantless arrest (att. suicide), agg. assault no injury; April 23, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Ward, Brian Keith, 40, poss. controlled substance, April 23, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Weaver, John Paul, 19, sexual battery, April 23, MUPD â&#x2013;Ş Webb, Sharina Antoinette, 23, driving on rev./canc./susp. license (x2), April 24, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Wheeler, Carmilla Renea, 26, driving on rev./ canc./susp. license, April 25, MPD â&#x2013;Ş Whitson, Lashonda Renay, 24, agg. assault with injur, April 26, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Williams, Marcus Orlando, 35, theft, April 28, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Winters, William Carl, 23, public intoxication, April 22, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Woodland, Marvin Lavelle, 32, poss. controlled substance, April 25, TCSO â&#x2013;Ş Young, Kimbery Renee, 36, driving on rev./canc./ susp. license, driving left of center, April 24, CPD

Disclaimer: These persons are innocent until proven guilty. They will face charges in Tipton County General Sessions or Circuit Court unless warrants for their arrest were issued in another county (this may or may not be denoted in the listing of charges).

CRIME STOPPERS OF TIPTON COUNTY INC. is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for the deaths of:

John Curtis Rann, a 24-year-old white male who was found dead with several gunshot wounds on Black Springs Hill Road in southwest Tipton County on Dec. 5, 1986. Rann had been missing since November 26, 1986. Johnny Poole, a 23-year-old white male whose partially burned body was found on Oct. 25 1988, in his burning pickup truck near the boat landing at Piljerk, on the Hatchie River. Poole had a gunshot wound in his back. If you have any information about either of the crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 901-476-4411. You will NOT be required to give your name or testify in any court. The source of information given to Crime Stoppers will be held in strict confidence.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ARREST OR DETAIN ANY OF THE SUBJECTS OF THE WARRANTS LISTED IN THIS DATABASE. The list is current at the time of publishing and therefore recent changes in the status of warrants may not be reflected. It is possible that some warrants have been resolved and the matter is no longer pending. This information is being provided as a service to the public; however, neither the Tipton County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office nor The Leader cannot guarantee nor assume any liability for the accuracy of the information at the time of use. All warrants must be verified for accuracy through our system prior to an apprehension. All persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. NO ATTEMPT SHOULD BE MADE TO APPREHEND THESE INDIVIDUALS EXCEPT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PEACE OFFICERS. SOME INDIVIDUALS MAY BE ARMED AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS. If you recognize a name on the list, if you find your name, or if you find a discrepancy, please contact the Tipton County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office at 475-3300 or via email at sheriff@tiptonco. com.

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Obituaries Pastor Jerry L. Alston Date of Death – April 17, 2012 Jerry L. Alston, 53, the pastor of Paradise Baptist Church and owner of Jerry’s Home Improvement and Contractor, died on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. Funeral services took place on Saturday, April 21 at Antioch Baptist Church. Pastor Alston was buried at Townsend Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Angela Kay Alston; daughters Sarita Alston, Stephanie Alston and Beunca Logan; stepdaughters Latisha Boddie, Sheila Young and Miranda Young; stepsons Reginald Wright, Terry Young Jr., Jermet Young and Joshua Young; sisters Shelia Bryant, Krystal Maclin, Sandra Hurd and Tanya Lashell; brothers James Maclin Jr., British Bates and Kenny Bates; parents Sarah Alston Maclin and William Bonds; and 13 grandchildren. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 3, 2012

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Shepherd, Marcell Taylor, Perry Taylor, Herbert Taylor, Steven Taylor, Danny Taylor, Mitchell Taylor, Felix Taylor and Michael Taylor; 40 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren and five great-greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 2 at Greater St. John Baptist Church. She was buried at King’s Hill Cemetery. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 3, 2012

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John D. Cooper Sr. February 10, 1955 – April 25, 2012 John D. Cooper Sr., 57, of Ripley, died on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 at the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Ripley. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 3, 2012

Heather Diana Bowling Date of Death – April 19, 2012 Heather Diana Bowling, 32, of Burlison, died on Thursday, April 19, 2012 after an auto accident on Holly Grove Road. She leaves behind a husband, William Ballard; daughter Elizabeth Carrigan Ballard; son William Bradley Ballard; mother and stepfather Juanita Bowling and Danny L. Daniel; sisters Susie Colbert and Jill Yager; brothers Roy Allen Turner, James Eubanks, Wesley Eubanks, Tommy White and Dylan Daniel; and her beloved dog, Rider. Grandparents Thomas Albert and Janette Ruth Demming preceded her in death. Munford Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 3, 2012

Michael Hawes February 27, 1955 – April 25, 2012 Michael Hawes, 57, of Covington, printer for the Starr-Toof Printing Company, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Hawes; four daughters, Carolyn Goodman of Mason, Michelle Bowden of Covington, Brandye Mercer of Mason and Nicole Dungan of Covington; one brother, Ricky Hawes of Memphis; two sisters, Vicky Jones and Tammy Hawes, both of Drummonds; eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com.

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Malcolm Eugene Pace Jr. November 2, 1942 – April 26, 2012 The only child of Malcolm Eugene Pace and Dorothy Trotter Pace, Malcolm Eugene Pace Jr. was born on November 2, 1942 and passed away on April 26, 2012. Gene, as he was referred to by family and friends, was a sweet and gentle person. He was a graduate of Humes High School. Upon graduation, he served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Once his duties were fulfilled with the Marines, Gene began a profession as a Memphis firefighter for more than 25 years. After retiring, Gene loved the simple life with his many cats and enjoyed telling his claim to fame of playing touch football on Elvis Presley’s team. With Gene’s untimely and unknowing death, may we all learn and know that no matter how distant you are with family and friends, stay in touch and check on your loved ones. Graveside services are scheduled for Monday, May 7 at the Morrison Memorial Cemetery, Trotter Road, Brighton. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Shepherd’s Haven, 175 Shepherd’s Haven Way, Arlington, TN 38002, a wonderful home for the mentally challenged.

Margaret Cook Glidewell Margaret Cook Glidewell, 86, died on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Services took place on Saturday, April 28 at Covington Memorial Gardens.

Madelyn Marie Montgomery Date of death – April 24, 2012 Madelyn Marie Montgomery, 4, died Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in Munford after an eightmonth battle of a rare brain cancer at St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Madelyn was her parents real life princess. She is survived by her parents, Donald and Angela Montgomery, brother Mitchell F. Montgomery, grandparents Glenn and Sherry Williams and Reggie and Nancy Montgomery, seven uncles, five aunts and eight cousins. A celebration of life service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday April 27 at the Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home in Millington. Madelyn’s final resting place will be in the Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Tribute Program P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN. 38148-0142. Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.northridgefh.com. 901-872-3375 The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 3, 2012

Mary Lucetry Taylor Date of Death – April 24, 2012 Mrs. Mary Lucetry Taylor, 84, a homemaker from Covington, died on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Baptist Hospital-Memphis. She is survived by a daughter, Sally Taylor-Terry; sons Clarence

Charles Edward Womack, 66, of Burlison, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Funeral services were held at on Monday, April 30 at the Covington Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Magnolia Gardens Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Sue Tankersley Womack; two sons, Bobby P. Womack and David E. Womack, both of Burlison; one daughter, Cindy C. Womack Smith of Munford; three sisters, Joyce Poole of Burlison, Carolyn Johnson of Drummonds, and Betty Jane Pilkington of Dyersburg; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Monroe and Mamie Florence Johnson Womack; sister, Ruth Smithson; brother, Lloyd D. Womack; and a granddaughter Cheyenne Lane Womack. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 3, 2012

Douglas “Jack” Ferrell October 24, 1926 – May 2, 2012 Douglas “Jack” Ferrell, 85, of Covington, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 5 at the Covington Funeral Home chapel with interment to follow in Randolph Cemetery in Burlison. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Mr. Ferrell was a lifelong employee of Ferrell Paving. He is survived by one daughter, Brenda Carroll of Burlison; four sons, Danny Carroll of Braden, Doug Ferrell of Munford, Rickey Ferrell of Atoka and Kenneth Ferrell of Memphis; the mother of his children, Zadie Ferrell of Covington; 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 21 siblings. Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 3, 2012

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Date of Death – April 22, 2012 James C. Thompson, known as “Jim,” transitioned to his eternal home Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. He is the son of Ivin (Beatrice Degrafnried) Thompson of Mason. Visitation was held Friday, April 27, from 1-7 p.m., (wake 5-7 p.m.) at Palmer Funeral Home. Service was Saturday, April 28 at 1 p.m. at Cedar Grove Baptist Church with burial in Mt Sinai Cemetery, all in Mason. In addition to his parents, he leaves a loving wife, Mary Gooden Thompson; three children, Cynthia, Elisco and Christopher Thompson, all of Mason; 10 siblings, William Hayes, Florence (James) Bolton, Dorothy Thompson, Vernette (Wayne) Shaw, Margaret Turner, Irvin (Beatrice) Thompson Jr., Lavelle Thompson, Lee Andrew (Helen) Thompson, Brenda (Anthony) Woodland, and Berenstine Owens. Forever in our hearts, the late Larry (*Kelly) Thompson, four grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

She is survived by her brother, James Hutchison of Covington, an aunt, Frances Rosenberg of Pine Bluff, and many loving cousins. Funeral services took place on Wednesday, May 2 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Pine Bluff with the Rev. Dr. Walter Van Zandt Windsor officiating. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery. Friends may sign on online guestbook at www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

Delaine Thornton Sanchez Date of Death – April 26, 2012 Delaine Thornton Sanchez, 63, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital - Memphis. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at New Church Memphis, located at 4917 Macon Road, Memphis. She is survived by her husband, Samuel Sanchez; her brother, Micky Thornton; and her beloved cat, Yoshi. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Lorine Thornton of Ripley. Delaine graduated from Ripley High School, then Memphis State School of Nursing. Her career included work at St. Jude, Vanderbilt and 10 years of service in Hawaii with Kaiser Permanente Medical Care before returning to the Cath Lab at St. Francis Hospital. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. The Leader (Covington, Tenn.) May 3, 2012

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Linda Frances Hutchison Date of Death – April 28, 2012 Linda Frances Hutchison, 67, of Pine Bluff, Ark., died Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. Ms. Hutchison was born October 26, 1944 in Pine Bluff to Hal Leslie Hutchison and Virginia Nelson Hutchison. She was reared and received her early education in Pine Bluff and graduated from White Haven High School in White Haven, Tenn. She lived in White Haven for many years before moving back to Pine Bluff in 2009. Ms. Hutchison served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. She was honorably discharged after four years of service. Linda was an ardent animal lover, always taking special care of her beloved dogs. She was baptized at Trinity Episcopal Church in Pine Bluff.

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Keith and Donna Rose of Burlison are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Natasha L. Rose to David C. Burnett of Memphis. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Herbert and Emma Jean Rose and the late N.B. and Louise Billings. She graduated from Southwest TN Community College with an A.A.S. degree. The groom-to-be is the son of John and Carolyn Burnett of Memphis. The couple will be married on Saturday, June 2, 2012.

7th NRA auction/dinner On Friday, May 12 the Tipton County Friends of NRA will hold its 7th annual Dinner & Auction at Holly Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church 4538 Holly Grove Road in Brighton at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30. In the last seven years, the Tipton County Friends of the NRA have donated more than $33,000 to the shooting sports teams and contributed to law enforcement grants in Tipton County. Tipton County Friends of NRA Chairman Jeff Ward said, “This is the best event I attend every year. There are no speeches, no awards, no waiting… just fun. Whether you’re keeping an eye on that unique item in the silent auction, trying your luck at the game tables, or just dining on some delicious food from Wells Kitchen, everyone is sure to have a good time. It is a hoot!” This year’s door prize is a Savage AXIS XP .308 Caliber Rifle with scope with a retail value of $410. It was donated by Ward

Applications sought for 2013 Master Gardeners Applications for the 2013 Master Gardeners course are now available at the Tipton County public library and at the Tipton County Extension office at 111 West Washington Avenue and the Lauderdale County Extension office. The 15-week class, which begins in January 2013, will be offered on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. Applications must be submitted by Nov. 1, 2012. The $125 course fee is paid when students receive a notice of acceptance into the class. Each student will receive a large handbook that covers various subjects including basic botany, composting, soils, herbs, Woody and herbaceous ornamentals, vegetables, turf grass, etc. Speakers will be extension agents and specialists from the University of Tennessee, and Master Gardeners. The Master Gardener course is offered by the University of Tennessee. For more information call Booker T. Leigh at 476-0231.

Williams, PLLC Attorneys at Law with offices in Munford and Somerville. You must be present to win. Tickets, sponsorships and underwriting opportunities are all available at Tipton County Gun Traders 1015B Hwy 51 North Covington, 901-476-0607 or at the Ward Williams Law Office 99 Doctors Drive Ste. 300 Munford, 901-837-9355. Follow on facebook at Tipton County Friends of NRA.

Jimmy and Allison Gibson are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Benjamin Byars Gibson born on March 24, 2012. Benjamin is welcomed by his two older brothers, William and Aaron. He is the grandson of William and Rebecca Dockery of Munford and Rachel Ann Gibson of Covington and the late Jimmy L. Gibson.

Music on the Square Music on the Square returns every Saturday evening beginning May 5 and runs through June 23 from 7 – 9 p.m. This year’s concert line up consists of a variety of musical styles and musicians from Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri: May 5 – Wild Hearts (old and new country, southern rock) May 12 – Ronnie Twisdale (variety ‘60s and ‘70s) May 19 – Generation Gap (variety ‘60s and ‘70s) May 26 – Scott Myatt – (ballads, folk, and blues) June 2 – Southern Voices (country, rock, gospel) June 9 – Infinity (rhythm & blues, rock & roll) June 16 – Trapper Haskins & The Bitter Swill (blues) June 23 – Missouri’s Most Wanted (country, blues, rock) As in the past, alcoholic beverages will not be allowed and residents are asked to leave their coolers at home and pets at home.

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Computer classes begin on Thursday May 3 at 8:30 am and 10 a.m. at Tipton County Commission on Aging. Cost is $20 for 10 classes. Call 476-3333 to reserve your spot, only 4 spaces left. Just for Fun Creative Aging - On Friday, May 11 at 10 a.m. in the Dining Hall of the CSC, Creative Aging presents Rudy Martin. Craft Club - The craft club meets once this month on Monday, May 7 at 10 a.m. in the dining hall of the CSC. Book Club -The TCCA Book Club holds a light discussion about various books or articles each month. Facilitator, Mrs. Charlene Mashburn will be in the craft room of the CSC on Monday, May 21 at 10 a.m. Bible Study - This month Bible Study will be held at the CSC on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. This non-denominational class is open to all. The facilitator this month is Mr. John Currie. Bending Needles Quilting Club - Experienced hand stitch quilters are welcome to join the club. The quilters meet each Thursday and Friday morning from 8 to 11 a.m. in the craft room. Bingo - Bingo will be held in the dining hall of the CSC on Friday, May 4, 18 and 25 beginning at 10:00 am each day. Microwave Cooking - Join Kelly in the craft room of the CSC on Monday, May 14 at 10 a.m. for some deliciously simple recipes you can prepare in your microwave. Field Trip - The CSC will be taking a trip to the Memphis AgriCenter on Wednesday May 9 for the 2012 Senior Expo. Vans will leave the center at 9:30 a.m. and return at 2 p.m. You will need to bring a sack lunch or money to buy concessions. Wii Games - Wii is back! Join Kelly in the dining hall of the CSC on Thursday, May 3, 17 and 31 at 9 a.m. for Wii video games. Storytelling - On Wednesday, May 30 at 10 a.m. in the dining hall of the CSC, Ms. Cozet Jones will be the featured storyteller. To Your Health Health Screenings -Covington Manor will be testing blood sugar and blood pressure in the dining hall of the CSC at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 9. Ms. Cindy from Baptist Home Health will be here on Wednesday, May 16 at 9 a.m. to test blood pressure. Covington Care will be in the dining hall of the CSC on Wednesday, May 23 at 9:40 a.m. to check blood pressure. TCCA has partnered with local healthcare providers to offer this service. The healthcare agencies volunteer for these clinics free of charge and occasionally they are called away to emergencies so please understand if/when they are unable to come. Clinics are also available at Garland and Munford Senior Centers. Get Fit, Stay Fit - Join other seniors every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 am at the CSC for 45 minutes of great stretching and strengthening exercises. This is just right for everyone 55 and older. Tap Dance Class - Kay Catterton, our volunteer instructor always welcomes new students. The tap class meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the TCCA dance room. The cost is $3 a class. Line Dance Class - Classes meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the TCCA dance room and at the Munford Senior Center every Monday at 9 a.m. Contributions are welcomed at both sites. Mrs. Juanita Joyner is the instructor. Ballroom Dancing - Ballroom Dancing classes are every Wednesday at 12 p.m. in the TCCA dance room. Richard Bishop is the instructor and the cost is $8 per class. Singles and couples are welcomed! Caregiver Programs “Helen’s House” Adult Day/ Respite Service- Helen’s House currently has openings offering a great opportunity for those with some degree of memory loss or dementia to have a safe and therapeutic experience while their family caregivers enjoy a time for personal business or other activities. Helen’s House is licensed by the State of Tennessee. Helen’s House is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call Anita for more information or to receive a registration packet. Caregiver Wellness/Support Groups meet across Tipton County… All shared information is confidential - “what is said here, stays here”- Meal contributions are requested and transportation is available on a limited basis. • South Tipton Caregiver Wellness Group - This group meets the second Tuesday of the month at Munford Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall from 5:30 to 7 p.m. • “…For Men Only” Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the second Monday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The facilitator is Mr. Russell Lindsay. • Lunch Bunch Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the third Tuesday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The facilitator is Mrs. Darlene Hopper Spaulding. • TCCA Breast Health Wellness Group- Please join Sue Wheeler on the second Monday of the month at Covington Senior Center dining room from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tipton County Commission on Aging 401 S. College, P.O. Box 631 Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3333/901-476-3398- Fax Covington Senior Center Kelly West 476-1068 Helen’s House - Anita Feuring 476-1068 www.tiptonaging.org

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Jamestown DarSay Burton Greetings, a lot to tell you this week! Brighton Hill M. B. Church of Jamestown honored Pastor S.P. Cole and first lady Wilada Cole as they do every fifth Sunday. Bright Hillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aide, along with Sis. Sandra Cobbs showered them with lovely gifts. Rev. Pearl Andrews, associate minister, brought Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s message. Pastor Cole passed several gifts to some of the members. Sunday afternoon, Rev. and Mrs. Cole and Rev. Pearl Andrews and her family, attended 5th Sunday annual service event at Union Grove Baptist Church and their pastor Rev. I. Sheppard. All of them are affiliated with the Union Peace Association of Tipton County. Several of those on our sick list are now on the mends. Mildred Sherrill, Sallie Boykins, Isiah and Willie Mae Burton, Katarene Harber, Eugene Baker, Tony Curuthers, Ruth Alston and Willie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shadeâ&#x20AC;? Alston are all doing wonderful nowa-

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days. Still in prayers for Connie and Christine Brown, Jennie Stewart, Bessie Cobbs, Doris King, Rudy Cobbs, Posey Reed, Rudolph Boykins, Eula Culbreath and family, Mins. Pink Sherrill, Jr. Rev. and Mrs. Richard Coe, Ruth Griffin, Ada Fletcher, the family of the later reporter for the Gilt Edge news, Bernadine McAfee whose service was last Friday. She was a wonderful lady who did an outstanding job writing for her community; also to the family of the late Lonnie Craig of Covington whose services were on Saturday. Our prayers are with both these families. Jamestown Comm. Health Org.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second annual benefit, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It takes Tenâ&#x20AC;? went off without a hitch on Sat., Apr. 27 at the Covington Country Club. Pres. Rev. Pearl Andrews and staff were pleased with the turn out. Pres. Mary Burton and teacher, Willie Mae Burton came out on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the Center in Jamestown for annual weekly missionary meet-

ing. The Sherrill family of Jamestown is preparing for their family reunion Memorial Day weekend this year. A family picnic will be held on the lawn of the late family heads, Pink Sherrill, Sr. and Florence Smith Sherrill. Contact family chairs, GloDine King Davis, Sgt. Ret, Tim Burton, Sr., Kenny King or Sgt. Barry Sherrill. Deadline for fees is May 15. Also in prayer for out of town readers, Allie and Percy White and Dorcus and Robert Smith, Los Angeles, Sgt. Barry Sherrill stationed in Afghanistan for a few more weeks and Rhonda HeastonMcLin and family of Milwaukee, along with her father, Joseph Heaston, Sr. of Covington, brother Danny Heaston, Carlotta Jones and Rufus Garner of Covington, Jessie Lawson and Flossie Woods and Beaulah Wakefield of Drummonds and Tyndall Miller at Methodist North. All for mow, remember, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sharp words can damage a heart, be very mindful of how you speak!â&#x20AC;? Until next week

Dunlap Retirement Center Kathy Keiter l 476-7014 Hello everybody! Sure hope everyone is doing well this week. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all loving this weather. I feel like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in the Bahamas. Happy birthday goes to two staff members this month (no residents) and that would be Lindsey Jamerson on the 14th and Ms. Betty Lovett on the 26th. Happy birthday you two wonderful ladies. We all love you both and wish you the best! I hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve all got May 19, (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) reserved to come on out here to Dunlap and celebrate our annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Springfest.â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our spring fundraiser where we try to raise at least $2,400 in order to pay our building licenses to the state. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than just a fundraiser; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wonderful food, fun and fellowshipping time with some fantastic gospel singing Christians! And food, oh my goodness, now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have some food! Billy and Ann Chapman is gona be put-

tinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; out the burgers and hot dogs on the grill and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have sodas and water and chips to go along with it all, all weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re asking for is a donation for what you eat, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no â&#x20AC;&#x153;officialâ&#x20AC;? charge, just give what you can. Dunlap Retirement Center is a non-profit organization that ministers to the aged that can no longer live alone. We offer a nice room, three meals a day, snacks at your finger tips, laundry services, and we even clean your room for you! Now, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that sound good? We have a waiting list right now, so if you know of anyone that could benefit from our services, please let them know to call me and I will put them on the list! We already have two, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room for more! We do have a new resident that came this week but I want to wait and make sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ok with the family to let everyone know that she is here. So

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Mt. Carmel Elaine Watkins Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a cloudy Monday afternoon. We got a little hard shower, not measureable though. We need more! This weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm Report: We do need more rain and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re already praying for it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usually June or July before we run out of rain and start praying for it. But everything is early this year! Maybe tomorrow . . . corn is starting to twist and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not good. My sincere sympathy is extended to Thelma Brown in the sudden death of her son, Greg, 53 years young. He suffered a heart attack while cutting the yard. This family is in my prayers; Thelma is such a dear friend and member of our church. Keep this family in your prayers please. Prayers are also extended to LaVerne Baxter in the death of her cousin, Jean Hicks of Nashville. That family has my prayers. Genie Renfroe, Carolyn Whaley, Pat Farabee, Richard Huffman, Sandra Langston, Mary Anne Overall, J. T. Odom, Jimbo Edmonds, Craig Randolph, Geneva Travis, Trey Erwin, Bob Baskin, Dale Baskin and so many others are on our prayer list, along with our servicemen and women, and voters.

Millions of prayers have been answered for little Lucy Krull, who got a clean scan on Thursday. Go Lucy Go! There will be a baby shower at the Covington Church of Christ for Meghan Nolan on Sunday, May 6, 2 pm. Little Teeghan is expected soon - I hope Meghan makes it to the shower before she arrives! This Friday night will be our Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dinner and Movie Night. So glad Paulette Graham wants to join our group! Happy Birthday this week goes to Judy McCool on April 29th, to Abby Rutherford on the 30th and to Erin Evins on May 1st! And happy birthday to my grandmother, Evelyn Harrington, of Calvert City, Kentucky, to who be 101 on May 5th! And to those who have been keeping up with her broken hip, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out of rehab and back home! Dorothy Smith of Pensacola, Florida, thanks for the birthday card for Lyla and get better soon! And this from Marion

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Burlison John W. Werner â&#x20AC;˘ 569-1090â&#x20AC;˘ burlisonnews@gmail.com Birthday wishes go out to Hugh Overstreet on May 2nd, Teresa Connell on May 7th, John Sharp on May 8th, and Dorothy Parham on May 9th. Happy Birthday everyone! Free health checks are available this Thursday, May 3 in the fellowship hall of Smyrna Baptist Church. Covington Manor provides these Free Health Checks. Stop by and get checked out! â&#x20AC;&#x153;COURAGEOUSâ&#x20AC;? the Movie will be showing in Burlison and the ADMISSION IS FREE! Smyrna Baptist Church, located at 7512 Hwy 59 West in Burlison, will be showing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Courageousâ&#x20AC;? on Saturday, May 12, 2012, in their gym. Come out, join us and bring your family and friends. Not only is admission FREE, but there will also be FREE popcorn and drinks! The doors will open at 5:45 p.m. and the movie starts at 6:15 p.m. Nursery care will be provided for babies and infants 3 and under. Children ages 3-5 years old

will be supervised at the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playground during the movie. For more information, contact event chairman Sam Nason at samneil2000@aol.com or call the church at (901) 476-6178. Last week I was out in the back yard working on trimming up some azalea bushes before they got any further out of control. My three little ones where out helping me; well, at least they were outside with me, I should say. While kneeling down and trying to clean and clear the bottom of one of the azalea bushes, my youngest, BabyGirl, came running over crying and pointing at her knee. Sure enough, she had been running, fell, and had a couple small scratches. Daddy consoled BabyGirl and kissed the boo-boo. I noticed how she had several scratches on both knees, in various stages of healing. I just smiled at the thought of her tenacity. It couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been 5 minutes later when LittleMan came running over crying. Yep! He had fallen too and was showing me his back-yard battle scars. Like his little sister, he had scratches on his knees in various stages of healing. I gave him a hug and rubbed some dirt on the scratch and told him to go play; he is a little boy after all. Lo and be-

The Civil War and Tipton County April-May 1862 Compiled by RUSSELL B. BAILEY Tipton County Historian Gen. G. T. Beauregardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Confederate army began their retreat from Shiloh on the evening of April 7. Dr. James R. Sanford, assistant surgeon of the 51st Tennessee Infantry, had reported to Gen. Albert Sidney Johnstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s medical director at 2 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock a.m. that morning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was then ordered to assist in transporting the wounded from there to Corinth.â&#x20AC;? Island No. 10 Tiptonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soldiers of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Southern Guardsâ&#x20AC;?, 1st Tennessee Heavy Artillery, under Captain T. N.

Johnston, were engaged in battle at Island No. 10 during the first week of April. On the 4th the U. S. Carondelet steamed past the forts and batteries to New Madrid. A naval commander wrote of passing under the fire of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;war elephant of the Confederates,â&#x20AC;? the floating battery (9 cannon) from New Orleans. On the 6th the U. S. S. Pittsburg in their 20-mile run nearly to Tiptonville. Union ship fired shells into Southern camps and forts while Rebel artillery returned fire. Opposite Point Pleasant the Federals landed and spiked four heavy cannon. At 2 a.m. on the 7th, the

U. S. Pittsburg ran past Confederate forts while Union infantry moved to cut off the escape route of the Southerners. Half of the Confederate garrison was able to escape including Colonel Andrew Jackson Jr.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1st Tennessee Artillery, the gunboats, and two companies of West Tennessee cavalry that arrived at Randolph by steamboat. Colonel Jackson reported on the escape: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I ordered the guns spiked, and eachâ&#x20AC;Ś company to Reelfoot Lakeâ&#x20AC;Ś they left the post at 6:30 p.m. April 7, and after struggling some 20 miles through woods and swamps, reached Stonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ferry, and landed on the other side of the lake

about sunset April 8. From here we proceeded to Bellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Station on April 11, and on to Memphis on April 14.â&#x20AC;? Fort Pillow Fort Pillow became the next Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi. On April 6, Gen. John Villepigue reported thus: Roads and Rivers: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fort Pillow is not more than 29 miles from Masonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Depot, on the Memphis and Ohio Railroad. A small stream, the Hatchie, intervenesâ&#x20AC;Ś A good military road has been constructed to Masonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Depot, crossing the Hatchie 11 miles from this point; a good flat-boat has been placed at the cross-

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Grade 2 Aaron Alston, Michael Armour, Sam Dunlap, Abby Edmunds, Chase Joyner, Madi Maxwell, Sydney Overland, Madeline Phillips, Peyton Schwarz, Nathan Swain, Haleigh Temple, Maliyah Whitmore, Will Rice, Humberto Moreno, Victoria Ramsey, Regan Rider, John Allen, Anistyn Richardson, Lily Wilson, Macayla Brumett, Callie Collier, Emily Prater, Chloe Twisdale, Noah Underwood Grade 3 Parker Speight, Grace Ann Stewart, Anna Click, Ian McLain, Ryleigh Coleman, Savanna Simpson, Laura

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901.476.4419 Former United States President Gerald Ford once said, ĂŹMusic education opens doors that help children pass from school into the world around them Ăł a world of work, culture, intellectual activity, and human involvement. The future of our nation depends on providing our children with a complete education that includes music.ĂŽ CIAA is falling right in step, whether it is through dance, vocal, or band performances. Since our magnet school is one of only three Arts accredited Value Plus schools in the state, our arts education department at our school offers everything including Honors choir, 5th Ăą 8th grade band, Dance and Drama classes, and a fabulous piano lab. It is nothing unusual to hear music flowing through the halls of our school on a daily basis and once you see them dance, you cannot help but marvel at the talented students we are blessed to have at our school. A perfect opportunity is this Thursday, May 3rd at 6 p.m. Our amazing dance and drama team, led by Ms. Deborah Walk-

er, will be performing ĂŹDiversity and Dance Around the World.ĂŽ The cost of admission is only $3 to come and see this spectacular cast of 3rd-8th graders demonstrate dances from seven different continents with some favorite music pieces of this generation. Ms. Walker loves being able to teach new things to her students through dance and feels the fact that CIAA allows her the opportunity to teach in the most creative ways allows the students to truly excel in so many more areas. Our choir program has been extremely busy this year. We have two choirs at CIAA, Little Stars Choir (3rd-5th) and AllStar Singers (6th-8th) both led by Mr. Chris Buckner. They have traveled to both to Jackson and Chattanooga this year for competitions including the Tennessee Treble Honors Choir. Two of our students, Zoe Liles and Elijah Thomas were selected to represent our school in the All-Northwest Tennessee Honor Choir. They have performed at numerous local events including Tennessee Technol-

ogy Center, LionĂs Club, Red Hat Ladies, Calvary Baptist, Dickens on the Square, and the ĂŹAround TownĂŽ Tour. CIAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choir will perform on May 15 at 6 p.m. in â&#x20AC;&#x153;CIAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Got Soul.â&#x20AC;? This concert will feature the music of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Motownâ&#x20AC;? along with other great soulful hits that we all love. It will also feature two performing artists who have been successful in the music world through recorded tracks. Mr. Buckner states he has so enjoyed traveling and seeing the students perform and canĂt wait for you to experience it as well. We hope that our community will be able to come and experience our childrenĂs talent first hand at both of these performances. Of course, just because the end of the year is approaching fast does not mean we have slowed down yet! Other upcoming events include Field Day this Friday, May 4th, our Summer Reading Bookfair May 7th-11th, Honors and Awards programs the same week, and our year-end TCAP Idol shows on May 18th.

MORRIS RECEIVES AWARD AT UT MARTIN HONORS DAY Cynthia L. Morris, of Munford, recently received the Jim Burdette Memorial Award during the 48th annual Honors Day at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The Jim Burdette Memorial Award is sup-

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Crunch time: Tourneys start today By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com

Its put up or shut up time for Tipton County's baseballl and softball teams this week and next as district tournaments get underway. The District 13-AAA softball and baseball touraments will be held right here in Tipton County. Munford is hosting the baseball tournament and it begins today with a pair

CHS sweeps Munford

games. Fourth-seeded Brighton takes on fifth-seeded North Side in the opener at 4 p.m., followed by Munford, the third seed, against second seed Hardin County. Losers' bracket games will be held Friday at 4:30 and 7 p.m. The winner's bracket game will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. The title game is schedule for Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.

Brighton is hosting the District 13AAA softball tournament and it gets underway Tuesday. The Lady Cards, seeded second, take on third-seeded Dyer County on Tuesday, followed by a game between leaugue champ Munford and Hardin County for Jackson North Side. The games will be held at 5:30 and 7 p.m. The tournament's title game is scheduled for Thursday night. Covington's baseball team will host

the first round of the District 13-AA tournament today at 6 p.m. against Gibson County or Westview. After playing round two at home on Friday, the tournament shifts to USA Stadium in Millington for games Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. The Lady Chargers were scheduled to play Milan last night at home in round one. Dyersburg will host the remainder of the tournament.

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Covington finished up the regular season in style over the weekend, sweeping a twogame series from rival Munford. Senior D.J. Max celebrated senior night on Friday by pitching the Chargers to a 4-0 win, striking out 11 and walking none through five innings. Blake Walker got the save for Covington. Tommy Beasley drove in three runs for the Covington. Josh Hibbard was 2 for 3 for Munford and Stephen Stewart doubled. Dylan Schlauch pitched a two-hitter Saturday afternoon in Munford to lead the Chargers to a 2-1 win, striking out nine and walking two. The Chargers pushed across the game-winner in the seventh on an error. Stewart paced Munford's offense a single and a double and J.C. Trobaugh doubled.

Brighton and Covington got a little taste of postseason-style play last Wednesday. The Lady Chargers scored single runs in the fourth and fifth innings to pull out a 2-1 win over Brighton in a game that featured strong pitching and timely hitting. Autumn Glenn was the story for Covington. She allowed just five hits and a walk while striking out five, and also singled twice and drove in a run. Allie Moss had two hits an RBI and Jasmine Brown doubled for Covington. Brighton (24-5) got on the board first in the third inning on an RBI-double from Haley Craig. Laura Judy pitched well for Brighton, but took the loss. She struck out seven and allowed five hits over seven innings. In other action: • On April 26, the Lady Char-

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A University of Memphis soccer players gives some instruction to a Covington soccer player. Members of the University of Memphis soccer team and coaching staff recently made a trip to Covington to work with members of the Covington Sportsplex's nine-year-old Gray team. The players and coaches taught the fundamentals and challenged the team to a match after practice. Julie Howard coaches the Gray. Courtesy photo

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Brighton, Covington play to 3-3 draw By JEFF IRELAND jireland@covingtonleader.com

Brighton's Tanner Burnett gets his head on the ball in recent action. Munford and Brighton will play one another Tuesday at 6 p.m. The season is over for the loser. Photo by Jeff Ireland

Covington and Brighton matched up on the soccer pitch Saturday in the Best of the West tournament in Jackson. Brighton led 3-0 at the half, but the Chargers rallied with three goals of their own in the final 40 minutes and the game finished in a 3-3 tie. “This area's soccer has come a long way and both teams showed really well on this day,” said Brighton coach Zane Hill. “A tie seemed the only way the game could have ended with the balanced halves and effort both teams exhibited.” Tanner Burnett scored the first goal of the game and Barry Johnson added two more before halftime. Skylar Davis, Bobby Van Cleve and Daniel Joy each had a goal for the Chargers. Covington came back from a 3-0 deficit to tie. Brighton outshot Covington 21-11. “The inability to finish more opportunities came back to haunt us in the second half when Covington clawed their way back, putting us on our heels,” Hill said. “Covington is a young team, but did not show it with their ability to come back from

a 3-0 deficit.” Brighton finished third in District 13-AAA and will play at Munford on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the tournament semifinals. The winner advances to the finals and earns a spot in the region tournament. The season is over for the loser. CHS closes the regular season with a home contest against Dyer County tonight. In other action: • In a three game set at the USJ Best of the West tournament last week, Covington went 1-1-1. On Monday, the Chargers dropped the Haywood Tomcats 4-0 to follow up a 3-2 early season win over HHS. Rema Clay, Daniel Joy, Skylar Davis and Nick Owen each scored a goal. Covington fell to host USJ 6-0 on Wednesday. “They are doing everything that we do. They just do it better,” said Covington coach Robert Luttrell. “We are just getting to the point of our players being involved in club soccer in the off season to help get us to the level of the better programs in Tennessee like USJ.” • Brighton lost to Cordova on SEE SOCCER, PAGE A12

TRA Senior Hanna Durham recently signed a letter of intent to play softball next year at Union University. Durham was joined at the signing by her parents Jeff and Joanna Durham, Union University representative Matthew Marshall, TRA softball coach Joe Layton and TRA assistant Amber Needham.

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Sports Happenings Tipton-Rosemark Academy is hosting basketball camps this summer for playersin grades 6-8 and 9-12. The 6-8 camp will be held July 16-18 from 8 a.m. to noon each day at TRA. The 9-12 camp will be held July 9-12, also at TRA. Lady Rebel coach Sharia Hogg Armour will be the instructor. The cost is $75 for 6-8 and $80 for 9-12. For more info, call 731-335-3484 or e-mail sarmour@rebelmail.net. The UT-Martin softball program is hosting a pair of summer camps. The popular day camp, May 29-31, is for ages 6-13 and will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The cost is $75. An advanced hitting and pitching camp will be held May 29-31 from 2-4 p.m. Also for ages 6-13, the cost is $80. A second sessions for high school age campers will be held June 12-13. For more information, call Donley Canary at 731-881-7162 or e-mail dcanary@utm.edu.

Brighton tennis team moves to 11-0 The Brighton High School boys tennis team wrapped up a perfect season last Tuesday with a 6-1 win over Hardin County. Now 11-0, the boys will head to the district tournament with a chance to move on to the region and sectionals.

Number one singles player jake Davis led the way Tuesday for Brighton with an 8-3 win over Dylan Bhakta. Stephen Hogg won 8-1, Michael Craig picked up an 8-3 win and Brad Bierdz shut out his opponent 8-0.

Nathan Yoder finished up singles play with an 8-4 win. Brighton split a pair doubles matches. Yoder and Bierdz fell 8-6, while Davis and Craig pulled out an 8-1 win.

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Continued from A11 Kale Fultz struck out seven over seven innings, but took the loss. In other action: â&#x20AC;˘ The Chargers took a pair of games from South Gibson on Monday and Tuesday to clinch the south division of the district and earn home field for the opening round of

the district tournament. Tommy Beasley went the distance for the 7-2 win at South Gibson on Monday. He allowed three hits, two walks and struck out nine. Carlos Williams hit his first home run and had a double and two RBI. Beasley and Blake Walker had

a pair of hits each and scored twice. Max got the 5-inning win on Tuesday at Covington as the Chargers swamped South Gibson 15-1 to clinch the division. Thomas Watson led the way with five RBI followed by Tyler Davis who had four RBI.

â&#x20AC;˘ Munford won at Cordova on Monday, 4-2. Trailing 2-1, Munford got a two-RBI double from Jase Hutchison in the sixth to take the lead. Ryan Bargery was 2 for 3 and Josh Hibbard struck out two over six innings for the win.

game two. Gabby Glenn took the loss. Another state participant from last season, Chester County, shut out CHS 2-0 in game three. Autumn Glenn took the loss allowing six hits. She struck out three and walked one. A shutout of Dyer County, 7-0, was the final in game four. Gabby Glenn turned in a no-hitter that included four strikeouts. Autumn Glenn had three singles and an RBI. Allie Moss and Shelby Bolding had two RBI each. In the semifinal round,

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Continued from A11 Tuesday, 2-1. Burnett scored on an assist from Zac Ginn. Chris Wilson made eight saves. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The boys fought hard against a very good Cordova team and I wish the results reflected this,â&#x20AC;? Hill said. â&#x20AC;˘ On April 25 Brighton erased a 2-0 deficit to defeated Haywood 3-2. Tay-

lor Wiggs scored on a penalty kick and Ginn scored on a free kick. Ginn assisted Burnett on the game-winner. All three goals came in the final 25 minutes. â&#x20AC;˘ Burnett, Taylor Wiggs, Hunter Riley and Ginn each scored in a 4-2 senior night win over Raleigh-Egypt on April 23.

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Hello dear readers, last Saturday night our daughter Becky Starr Glisson invited me to go to a Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Banquet at her church, Beaver Baptist. We had salad and dessert, which was very good. The guest speaker was great. They gave door prizes, my daughter got a T-Shirt and I got a wind chime. After the meeting one lady came up to me and said she enjoyed my column in The Leader. It really made my day to have someone say that they read my writings. I was not a good reporter, because I did not get her name. When you get 79 years old, some days I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remember my own name? Last Sunday we met and ate dinner with our Frayser Hgts Methodist Sunday school class. There were 24 people there. We met with David and Brenda Archer, they live in Arlington. This group meets once a month for a meal and fellowship. The old man has been very busy with his matches. All the old stumps and leaves were piled in an area in he back yard. He has been wanting to burn this trash all this spring and the old woman said â&#x20AC;&#x153;No, the wind is blowingâ&#x20AC;?. Finally, this past weekend he got to burn all the stuff. It sure does look better. We went down to our good neighbors, Charlene and Alvin Williams yesterday and took them some of the Chocolate Cobbler that I had made.

They had company that said they lived around the corner here from us on Kellum Rd. She too said to me, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I enjoy reading your column in the Leader.â&#x20AC;? I have the most beautiful iris that are just now blooming. They are a deep, deep purple. I also have a mixture of white and purple and they are blooming now too. I have a big patch of light blue iris in my flowerbed. They are okay, but I plan to move them out of this flowerbed. If anyone want light blue iris, please come by my house and I will give you a big bunch. When we moved here four years ago I brought strawberry plants with us... I put them in the front flowerbed and they have really grown. We have picked two quarts of berries from these plants. I am in the process of moving the plants out to our garden spot. I planted five plants out there this year. We are having a â&#x20AC;&#x153;timeâ&#x20AC;? with our lawn mowing equipment. The old manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kabota tractor has been in the shop. He got it back this week and something is still wrong with it ... it goes so slow. I cut the front yard with our lawn mower and something is wrong with it too. We are enjoying going to Elm Grove United Methodist Church. We could walk to church if we were not so lazy. We will be getting a new preacher in June.

Superior performers TRA Choir members with DirectorMrs. Lalania Vaughn after their BIG win at the 2012 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Festivals of Musicâ&#x20AC;? NATIONALS competition this weekend in St. Louis. The TRA Show Choir and TRA Mixed Choir both received 1st Place and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Superiorâ&#x20AC;? Ratings in their divisions and

the TRA Show Choir was ranked the overall second place winning choir at the 2012 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Festivals of Musicâ&#x20AC;? Nationals, among 16 competing choirs from Tennessee, Wisconsin, Illinois, Oklahoma, Massachusetts, Arkansas, Mississippi and Virginia

Hi everyone, hope your week has been a good one. The weather is finally beginning to feel more like summer time. Charlie is having another thyroid biopsy this week and will definitely be having surgery on one nodule, possibly two. I will keep you informed as soon as we have a date. Please keep him in your prayers. Also other prayer requests are for Mrs. Ester Weeks in the loss of her son, Leslie Weeks; also for Louise Vandergrift as she is still in the hospital after six weeks. Charlie and I had a lot of fun last week at Cathy Waterburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home. There were many of our friends there as well. We had some very good fish. Mrs. Debra Moody and her family were there as well. Debbie and I have been friends a very long time. We also got our new kitchen counter tops installed. Now we are waiting on the floors and then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finished. No more remodeling. Charlie, after two weeks, finally got his tractor running after many conversations with several people. So we truly are ready for sum-

mer now. Salem Presbyterian Worship is at 11 a.m. each Sunday. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. All middle and high school youth are invited to a lock-in this Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m. Our high school seniors will be honored at a brunch on Sunday, May 20 at 10 a.m. May 5 will be a workday for making items for Bonclarken Gift Shop. It will begin at 10 a.m., but come when you can. The young married study group will meet at Ernie and Dawn Draffinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Sunday, May 6. Please bring finger foods. Happy birthdays this week go to J.R. Strickland and Jerry Robertson. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get the rest next week. Sharon Presbyterian Worship begins at 9 a.m. Rev. Charles Todd is the minister. We welcome all members, friends and visitors alike, as well as our Dunlap residents who are able to be with us. Please continue to remember those on our prayer list. Covington Church of Christ Our new worship hours for our new double

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Choir Members shown are: Front row- Colton Vaughn, Patrick Yanakopulos, Roxanna Kimes, Kala Cullum and Joe Scott Howard. Second rowReva Obenchain, Mrs. Lalania Vaughn, Madison Cranford,Victoria Jones, Catherine Ann Eaves, Michaela Hoover, Sarah Lassiter, Shelbi Sellers, Logan King and Brantley English. Third row: Maddye Regis Morgan Curle, Caitie Montague, Ashley Sweeney, Caitlin Sudbury, Jonathan Canon- Sound Engineer, Elizabeth Starnes, Mary Kate Watson, Ethan Watson, Spencer Atkins, and Seth Kaiser. Back row- AJ Wimberley, Caroline Logan, Thomas Rinehart, Jordan Harris , Shiloh Tribble, Tyler Vernon and Ben Tribble.

Charger Beat Vandy Sports Medicine Vanderbilt Sports Medicine is offering its annual Student Athletic Training Conference geared to high school students interested in athletic training, physical therapy and related sports medicine careers. The conference is set for June 2-3. See guidance personnel for details. HOSA The following students were winners at HOSA state competitions. Anna Claire Goforth and Tony Jo Connell-1st place in CERT; Haley Johnson- 1st place in Newsletter; Morgan Harris, Molli Hanks, Alli McDivitt and Callie McDaniel- 3rd place Emergency Preparedness. All these students will represent CHS at the national conference in Orlando. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oscar Nightâ&#x20AC;? at the Ruffin HOSA will sponsor Senior â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oscar Nightâ&#x20AC;? at the historic Ruffin Theatre at 7 p.m. on Sunday, May

morning services begin at 8:45 a.m., Bible study at 10 a.m. and worship again at 11 a.m. The other services remain the same: Bible study at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Sunday evening services at 5:30. Hope you may all be able to come. Brother Mike Rogers is our minister and brother Jeff Phillips our associate minister and youth director. There will be a baby shower for Meghan Nolan on Sunday May 6 at 2 p.m. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a girl! We extend our sympathy to Thelma Brown in the death of her son; to Paulette Grahm in the death of her husband; to LaVerne Baxter in the death of her cousin, Jean Hicks and also to Hope Collins in the death of her aunt, Bernadine McAfee. And again we extend our sympathy to Shawn Anderson in the death of his mother Mary Anderson. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all in our prayers. Happy birthdays this week go to Judy McCool, Erin Evins and Abby Rutherford. Hope they are each the greatest! In closing, have a great week everyone - enjoy the pretty weather!

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Annual Quito - Drummonds Fire Department Community Meeting will be held at 261 Tate Road on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Everyone is invited

TIPTON COUNTY TROPHIES 6. Nominees are to be on the red carpet at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Congratulations are in orderâ&#x20AC;Ś Aryn Mullins will represent CHS in the 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade as a member of the Bands of America Honor Band. She was selected through a combination of a performance recording and a live audition. Nate Thompson will go to FCCLA National competition by virtue of a 1st place finish at state competitions. French Club students were winners at the Foreign language fair at UTMartin: Shea Rutledge3rd place-posters; Erin Blackley, Lee Richardson, Sam Deverell and Zach Byrd- 2nd place- French Knowledge and Culture Bowl. Dezie Gude and Jonelle Pruitt were winners in the Southwest Electric Essay Contest. Gude won a trip to Washington, D.C. and Pruitt received a cash prize.

FFA In recent competitions, FFA students won as follows: The Floriculture team of Amber Smith, Kayla Fisher, Jessica Coats, Eboni Woodland and Molly Flanagan finished 1st in district, 2nd in West Tennessee and 3rd in state at Tennessee Tech on 4/21. The team was 5th in West Tennessee competitions on April 12. The Poultry team of Becky and Sam Wauford, Sam Daniel, Leah Chapman and Russell Giles finished 1st in district, 2nd in West Tennessee and 8th in state. The Forestry team of Greg Berford, Jeffrey Sartain, Jason Joy and Dustin Higdon placed 5th in the West Tennessee Forestry Contest at Natchez Trace. At state competitions, Sam Donaldson took 1st place in State Star and Agri-Business. The following were proficient winners at state; Erin Langolis, Rob Cothran,

Skylar Davis, Zac Evans, Lindsey Turner and Daniel Flanagan. The Landscape Team of Greg Berford, Leah Chapman, Brittany Kellum and Sam Daniel placed 5th in West Tennessee competitions on April 12.

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MT. LEBANON ASSEMBLY 7560 Hwy 51 North Henning, TN 38041 MT. TIPTON CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Brighton Clopton Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-1165 MT. ZION CHURCH 838 S. Tipton Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3233 MUNFORD BAPTIST CHURCH 1253 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 901-837-9276 MUNFORD FIRST UNITED METHODIST 57 Tipton Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8881 MUNFORD PRESBYTERIAN 60 East Main Street Munford, TN 38058 901-837-6721 NEW BEGINNING CHURCH 1460 Atoka Idaville Rd. Atoka, TN 38004 901-412-0241 NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH 2357 Wilkinsville Rd Drummonds, TN 30823 901-835-5683 NEW HORIZON CHURCH OF GOD 1099 Hwy 51 N Covington, TN 38019 901-489-0447 NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH 5123 Highway 176 Covington, TN 38019 901-476-0062 NEW LIFE PRESBYTERIAN CHRUCH 133 Munford Ave Munford, TN 38058 901-837-6804 NEW SALEM UNITED METHODIST 7803 Munford Gilt Edge Burlison, TN 38015 901-476-8536 OAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4048 Highway 59 W Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7259 PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 4625 Highway 59 S Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7016 PLEASANT GROVE METHODIST 314 Gainesville Rd Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3162 POPLAR GROVE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 2600 Glen Springs Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2611 POPLAR GROVE U.M.C. 228 Quito Drummonds Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2568 PARADISE BAPTIST CHURCH 520 Simonton St. Covington, Tennessee 38019 QUITO UNITED METHODIST 4580 Quito Drummonds Rd. Millington, TN 38053 901-835-2318 RANDOLPH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1135 Randolph Rd. Burlison, TN 476-8244

SOUTH TIPTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD 538 Simmons Rd. Drummonds, TN 38023 837-2140 ST. ALPHONSUS CATHOLIC CHURCH 1225 Highway 51 S Covington, TN 38019 901-476-8140 ST. LUKE BAPTIST CHURCH 632 St. Luke Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-9746 ST. MARK AME CHURCH 842 Tipton Road Munford, TN 38058 (901) 837-1456 ST. MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL 303 S. Munford Street Covington, TN 38019 901-476-6577 ST. MATTHEW MB CHURCH 296 Mason-Charleston Rd. Stanton, TN 38069 901-476-5935 ST JOHN MISSIONARY CHURCH 2086 Atoka-Idaville Rd Atoka, TN 38004 901-837-2474 ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1602 Highway 59 West Covington, TN 38019 901-4767645 ST. PAUL EPISCOPAL CHURCH 2406 Hwy 70 East Mason, TN 38049 901-294-2641 ST. STEPHENS M.B. CHURCH 3827 Hwy 51 North Covington, TN 38019 901-476-1559 TABERNACLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4258 Highway 179 Covington 901-756-1071 TEMPLE OF PRAISE 8323 Richardson Landing Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-3462 TIPTON CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 470 Watson Rd Munford, TN 38058 901-837-8356 TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 5954 Brighton Clopton Rd. Brighton, TN 38011 901-476-8889 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 11886 Main St. Mason, TN 38049 VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH 5422 Drummonds Rd Drummonds, TN 38023 901-835-2280 WESTERN VALLEY BAPTIST 836 Church Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-475-1255 WESTSIDE ASSEMBLY NON-DENOMINATIONAL 33 Paulette Circle Covington, TN 38019 WILLOW GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 618 Willow Grove Rd. Covington, TN 38019 901-476-7337

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Revive us, O Lord! By ZACH COOK Special to The Leader Every powerful movement of God throughout the history of our country has been sparked by the faithful and fervent prayers of God’s righteous ones. “Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.” (James 5:16). When is the last time you got on your face before God and cried out to Him to revive you, to awaken you from your slumber, and to call you out to accomplish His divine purposes in your life? The Lord has placed me on a path of spiritual awakening and renewal in my personal walk with Him and I have been encouraged to have been able to be around others in this community who are experiencing this same awakening and renewal. So I plead with you dear Christian brother and sister – cry out to God and ask Him to revive you and awaken His Spirit within you – then and only then we will experience a powerful movement of God in this community that will be a catalyst for revival in Covington, Tipton County, the Mid-South, and our nation. My pastor, Dr. Steve Gaines, shared this prayer for Memphis and I have taken His prayer and adapted it to our city. I pray that this would become part of your prayers for our city and that it would be a blessing and encouragement to you. A Prayer for Covington, Tennessee Heavenly Father, I come to you today in the name of Jesus thanking

you for placing me in Covington, Tennessee. I thank you for this city and ask You to bless and prosper it in every way. Please bless every church in Covington that exalts the name of Jesus and proclaims salvation in His name. Bless every Bible preaching pastor. Place Your hedge of protection around them and protect them and their families from every scheme and attack of the enemy. Bless every deacon and lay leader in Your churches. Help the churches in Covington to love You, love each other, and love those who are lost and without Christ. Provide for every church and help every church to be diligent to guard the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. May the churches in Covington enjoy peace, be built up, go on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, and continue to increase. Help each church to be a house of holiness, a house of worship and celebration, a house of giving and joy, a house of evangelistic outreach, and above all, a house of prayer. Take away formalism, fanaticism, liberalism, legalism, and traditionalism from every congregation. May the latter glory of the churches in this city be greater than the former glory. Bless our civic leaders. Bless the mayor of Covington, the county executive, and each member of the board of aldermen and county commission. Bless every judge and every other official. Bless their families also. Please give them Your guidance. Help them to live Godly lives and make wise, Godly decisions that will help our city and county to pros-

per. Promotion comes from You, not man. You exalt one and put down another. Please place the people you desire into each position and office of leadership. Bless our educational systems-our public schools, private schools, and each family participating in a home school program. Bless the administrators, teachers, other workers, the parents of the students, and most of all, the students themselves. May the students in Covington and Tipton County, like Jesus, increase in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man. Keep the children safe at each school, and protect them from violence. Lord, please bless Covington’s economy. Bring in Godly, wholesome businesses to Covington that will provide employment for people so they can provide financially for their families. Please help those who are able to work but are without jobs to find the right job opportunity so they can fulfill Your command to work. Please help us to reach out in love and compassion to those who are unable to work and meet their needs. Bring about racial reconciliation in Covington. Remove every form of racism. May those who are black, Hispanic, Asian, white, or of other ethnic background, love those of other races. Please help me to love and respect every person as You value them, because You created each of them in Your image and each of them is an eternal soul for which Christ died to save. Protect our city from violence and crime. Bless our law enforcement officers and protect them.

Please remove and keep out any business that would encourage sin in this city, such as organized crime, gangs, gambling, strip clubs, and the trafficking of illegal drugs. Please send Your divine protection upon Covington’s citizens and help us to have a peaceful city. Father, bless Covington and Tipton County, and its citizens indeed, enlarge our borders, let Your hand of blessing be upon us, and keep us from harm. Cause this city to become a center for spiritual awakening, prayer, and revival. Help Your people in Covington to repent of our sins, humble ourselves before You, and walk in Your ways. Help us to be a blessing to the other citizens of Covington. May Your favor and good hand rest upon Covington. May the city of Covington bring glory to the name of Jesus. We love You, and we love and pray for Covington, Tennessee to be blessed in every way. In Jesus’ name, Amen! Will you join me in this call to spiritual awakening and revival in our community? Let me encourage you to attend the National Day of Prayer event in Covington today at the Tipton County Courthouse at noon as we seek God for the welfare of our city. If you would like to join others who are crying out to the Lord and praying for revival, please contact me at ezcook@bellsouth.net. Zach Cook is a Covington native and civil engineer working for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He is a devoted husband and father and a member of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis.

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Church bulletins, the section where we will share news briefs and church-related events, will run when space is available. To submit something to this section, call Echo Day at 901-476-7116 or send an email to eday@ covingtonleader.com. May 3 The Covington National Day of Prayer will be held at the Tipton County Courthouse on Thursday, May 3 at 12 p.m. The theme for this year's event is "One Nation Under God." Please join our

community as we gather together to pray and seek the Lord's protection and favor on our community, region, and nation. You can find out more info on the NDP and the Covington event on the NDP website at http://www. nationaldayofprayer.org or by contacting Zach Cook at 901-848-2672. May 5 The men of Clopton United Methodist Church, 5285 Brighton-Clopton Road, will host their monthly community breakfast on Steven Newman - Manager 2054 Highway 51 South • P.O. Box 189 Covington, TN 38019-0189 Office: 901-476-4936

Saturday, May 5, from 7 to 9:30 a.m. to benefit the church's building fund. May 6 A study in Book of Revelation will begin Sunday, May 6 at 6 p.m. at Smyrna Baptist Church. This Bible Study is open to everyone. This will be a very in depth study and discussions within the scripture will be encouraged. Come out and join us as we seek to reach a deep understanding of the amazing Book of Revelation. Smyrna Baptist Church is located in Burlison at 7512 Highway 59 W., one mile past the post office and

cotton gin. May 6-8 New Salem United Methodist Church is holding a revival May 6-8 at 7 p.m. each night. Jackie Fincher will be the featured speaker and Larry Chitwood is New Salem's preacher. For more information call 4766269 May 11 Stanton Church of Christ in Stanton will host its annual gospel singing, directed by Stephen Sutton, on May 11 from 7 to 9 p.m.

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EMPLOYMENT Local Furniture store looking for experienced sales professional. Full time position. Must be able to work Saturday & lift 75lbs. Must have clean driving record. Apply in person @ 340 Atoka McLaughlin Dr. Mon. Tues. or Sat. 11-4 or email resume to icansalefurniture@yahoo.com

CONSTRUCTION TRADES 106 HELP WANTED, Commercial painter needed. Experience in epoxy coatings and urethane. Drug free workplace. Must have valid drivers license, must be able to pass a federal background check and must be able to work out of town. Call 901-476-5300.

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DRIVING FOR A CAREER? No experience? No problem! 14-Day local training in Jackson, TN Great pay * Benefits Job security Student tuition loans available Placement assistance.

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CDL-A Drivers: Get your application in before new trucks are filled! Paid Vacation, Established Company, Good Miles, Insurance. 573-4719732 Drivers: Local West Memphis $1,000.00 Sign-On Bonus, Home Daily! If you have a personal vehicle call Werner Enterprises today! 1-888880-5902 Drivers: Want a Professional Career? Haul Flatbed/OD Loads for Trinity Logistics Group! Earn $.40.50cpm! CDL-A w/2yrs Exp. EEO/AA 800-533-7862 Dump Truck Driver Needed. Percentage pay. Must have clean MVR, Current CDL and pass drug test. Call today at 901-481-1378. Owner-Operators, Road, 2yrs.TT exp. Plenty of Work & Top pay! Containers, ATC, Call 870-4000020.

MISC. HELP WANTED

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GREENHOUSE HELP NEEDED. Clerical and customer service experience required. Starting pay $7.25 per hr. Call 901-837-6878.

PETS & LIVESTOCK DOGS, CATS & SUPPLIES 201 AKC Registered German Shepherd Pups 5 Female and 2 Male, Black and tan, and black and silver, wormed and first shots given, $250 each. Sire and dame on site, ready in 1 to 2 weeks. Call 731-612-7873 or 731-612-7874. Great Pyrenees, 6 weeks old. 2 male, 1 female. $350. 901-4092508.

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FORMAL GOWNS. (PROM DRESSES) 1 short (red w/rhinestones), 2 floor length, 1strapless black sparkle, 1 peach sparkle. Sizes 4, 6 & 10. $60 each. Call 901-832-0226.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS

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MATCHING WALNUT SOLID WOOD, (5 DRAWER) CHEST OF DRAWERS AND TWO NIGHT STANDS (WITH TWO DRAWERS) $175 FOR SET. 901-832-0227.

LAWN & GARDEN

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Lawn mower for sale, Club Cadet 50” zero turn mower. 25 HP Kohler engine. Only 30 hrs. Mint condition. $2800. 901-581-0141

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GREAT CONDITION 7UP VENDING MACHINE,Refrigeration and bill acceptor works great, $475 OBO (901) 201 1548

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CAMPERS/MOTOR HOMES

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Camper “09” Holiday Rambler Savoy. Sold new $28,000 will sell $8000. 32’ 5th wheel, awning. 9013 5 5 - 5 9 6 3 .

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LOST HUSKY MIX MILLINGTON. Izzy is a fem husky mix. last seen in millington days ago. please call 901873-2114 if you have any info!

PROFESSIONAL Snapper Dealership Sale, Service & Parts NOW OPEN Walls/WesTennessee Supply 833 East Street, Covington

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LAWNMOWER REPAIR Save 30% on repair cost Retired mechanic over 40 years experience. Works from home, pickup and delivery available

901-355-5963 Childcare, Brighton home, ages 2-5. M-F. Call for more info. 901-5929433! Limited spaces available! Firefighter lawn service free estimates, 5th cut half price call today! 901-517-6069 or 901-3553691. Home improvement and Repairs, Update your bath or paint exterior. Custom back splashes or tile floors. Ad Crown molding or replace rotten wood. Call Jason at 901-827-1969. MR. MOBILE, I COME TO YOU!! Oil changes, Brakes, Minor tune-ups, and More. “Fleets and Semi’s included” Call 901-201-9287.

REAL ESTATE BEFORE YOU BUY A NEW MANUFACTURED. CHECK OUT THE DEALS AT EASY HOMES LLC <3 WAY> HUMBOLDT, TN 731-784-5033 NEW 5BD 3BA DBLWIDE, DEL SET AND A/C WOW $64995! 100% FINANCING WITH A CLEAR DEED WAC. EASY LIVING HOMES L <3WAY> HUMBOLDT, TN 731-784-5033

HOMES FOR SALE

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HOUSE FOR SALE, 1408 Evergreen, Covington, TN. Brick with vinyl siding 3br, 2ba, hardwood floors. Must see to appreciate. $55,000. Call 451-0670 or 489-7307 for an appointment.

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NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF LABOR AND MATERIALS TO: Vanderbilt Landscaping, LLC PROJECT NO.: 98047-4175-04 CONTRACT NO.: CNJ838 COUNTY: Tipton The Tennessee Department of Transportation is about to make ¿nal settlement with the contractor for construction of the above numbered project. All persons wishing to ¿le claims pursuant to Section 54-5-122, T.C.A. must ¿le same with the Director of Construction, Tennessee Department of Transportation, Suite 700 James K. Polk Bldg., Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0326, on or before 06/15/12.

COMM./INDUST. PROPERTY FOR RENT 802 Commercial Bldg in Brighton on 1 acre. Approx. 2000 sqft building set up for cabinet shop/hobby shop/etc. Has office, eating area, 2 bathrooms and large open area for business. $650/mo. Chuck: (901) 485-8655 or 840-2464.

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AUTUMN HILLS $250 Deposit 4 - Bedroom, 2 - Full Baths Now Leasing

$535 - $550/mo. Call 731-635-7177 for more information

Mason Manor Apartments Now Accepting Applications Affordable Family Housing 3 Bedrooms Available. Taking Applications For 2 Bedrooms Appliances Furnished Water Furnished Central Heating and Air Conditioning On Site Laundry Facility Playground Available Section 8 Vouchers Excepted Call Abbey Cross Mgr. Phone: 294-3627 Applications Taken on Thursday 12:30 - 3 p.m.

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102 East Court Square, Covington. 901.476.7226 or 901.299.4221. Serious inquiries only. This is a SMOKE free building. 1 BR/1BA apartment: 900sq.ft, hardwood floors, beautiful kitchen, all appliances, central heat and air, 11 foot ceilings, exposed brick, overlooks Covington’s Court Square. ADT Security. Rent $695/ Dep. $695. No pets. 2BR/2BA apartment: 1200 sq.ft, hardwood floors, beautiful kitchen, all appliances, central heat and air, 11 foot ceilings, exposed brick, large skylight in great room. ADT Security. Rent $800/Dep. $800. No pets. Apt for RENT: 185 Houston Gordon Rd., Covington 2 BR/1BA upstairs apt. Hardwood floors. All appliances. Electricity included in rent. $800/mo & $800 dep. Very nice neighborhood. 901.476.7226 or 901.299.4221. Large 1 bedroom apartment in Munford. Water/sewer and garbage paid. Low utilities. $450/Mo. Chuck: (901) 485-8655 or 840-2464. TWO-AND-THREE-BEDROOM Townhomes in Brighton. Excellent schools. Call 901-476-8000 or 901489-2435.

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410 Baxter, Covington. 3br, 2ba, $750mn. 901-358-0010. For rent- 1533 Michael St. Covington, TN. 3br, 2ba, brick. $750/rent, $750/dep. 901-828-2015. House for rent. Country Living, Milstone Mountain. 3br, 2ba, $700mn, $700dep. 901-475-4447.

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 903 14X70, 3br, 2ba, in Mason, $500 rent, $500 deposit. 901-237-4262 or 901-835-2389. 2BR mobile home for rent in the Brighton area. 476-7632.

STYLIST POSITION OPEN Looking for professional, energetic stylist for a fast paced salon. For more information please call 901-603-8384! DYERSBURG STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Full-time and Adjunct Nursing Instructors DSCC is currently seeking applicants for full-time and adjunct nursing instructors. MSN required for full time instructors and BSN required for adjunct instructors. Experience teaching in higher education preferred. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. To apply, submit an official DSCC application, resume, transcript(s), and 3 professional letters of recommendation to DSCC, Human Resources, 1510 Lake Road, Dyersburg, TN 38024. For more details, visit our web site at www.dscc.edu. EEO/AA/ADA 5may1w

Training Specialist 2 Position -- State of Tennessee, Department of Children's Services, Wilder Youth Development Center in Somerville, Tennessee. This is a Civil Service Position with all State benefits. Salary Range: $2328.00 – 3726. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to one year of full-time work in one or a combination of the following: teaching; educational administration; development of instructional materials for academic programs; or professional training. Additionally, Any teaching or training experience, or any remaining professional experience may be substituted for the required education, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years. NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: None. Interested applicants should apply on-line at www. tennessee.gov/dohr. Contact Patricia Simpson at 901465-7359 ext 279, 13870 Highway 59, Somerville,TN 38068, if you have any questions regarding submitting your application on-line. The State of Tennessee is an equal opportunity, equal access, and affirmative action employer. Applicants with disabilities may contact the TN Relay Center at 1-800-848-0299 for T.D.D. Access.

YARD SALE LISTINGS Atoka

Burlison Cont.

Covington Cont. Covington Cont.

Hugh Yard Sale - Proceeds benefit Mid-South Military Museum. Thurs. - Sat., May 3rd-5th 8:30 a.m. 10021 Old Memphis Road, Atoka, TN 837-2921

ESTATE SALE “FORMER SEAMSTRESS” 6812 HWY 59 W, BURLISON, TN SAT, May 5th, 7am – 6 pm Fabric, notions, patterns, sewing machines & Smocking GALORE!! Dining Rm, & other misc. Furn., appliances, & household items.

May 4 & 5. 6am 2pm, 813 S. Main St. Covington. Glassware & Misc.

Huge Multi family sale. 5807 Hwy 59 W. Covington. May 5th Too much to mention.

1153 Williamsburg Dr, Atoka. Saturday, May 5th. 7am-2pm. Miscellaneous household items, clothes etc.

423 Kelly's Chapel Rd. Burlison. May 5th 7-? Lots of everything!

1312 Walters, Covington. Saturday. Items include Snapper mower and scrubs. Lots of Misc.

Huge Sale! 5745 Mt. Carmel Rd., Covington, May 4th and May 5th. 8am.

Neighborhood yard Sale in Atoka. Oliver Woods Subdivision, off Tipton Rd. Fri. & Sat., May 4th & 5th. Lots of everything, furniture and more.

1857 Baskins Rd., between Holly Grove Rd. & Hwy 59 W. at Burlison. Budweiser & NASCAR Collectibles, Housewares, clothes, furniture, 3 Antique tractors. Too much to list. May 3, 4, & 5. Thur., Fri., & Sat.

Brighton 5653 BrightonClopton Rd. Fri. & Sat. Furniture, tools, tires, all size clothes, household misc.

Burlison YARD SALE, May 5th, 7-3, 1048 Kelly's Chapel Rd. Burlison, TN. Lots of yard decor, wreaths, flower arrangements and lots more.

Multi family- May 3, 4 and 5. Thursday & Friday 8-4, Saturday 8-1. 2734 West Union, 4 miles from Millington in the Shake Rag area. Everything from A-Z.

Covington Covington Yard Sale, 300 Junior Dr. Sat., May 5. 7-until. RAIN CANCELS

Huge Yard Sale, 815 Peeler Rd., Covington. Saturday, May 4th. Cleaning out the attic- Very low, low prices. Come see! Too much to name! Yard Sale, Sat. 937 Hatchie St. off Simonton St. in Covington. 9-6. TV, microwave, sewing machine, and some FREE items!

BIG YARD SALE Saturday, May 5 at 202 North High, Covington. Household items, glassware, printer mothers and fathers day basket candles and much much more.

THE YARD SALE! 576 Kelly Corner Rd. Hwy 14 & Mt. Carmel (384) Fri. & Sat. 7am-5pm. Patio set, lawn chairs, computer desk, wood heater. Kid size pool table on legs, lawn & garden tools, power tools, hand tools, air compressors, screen doors, 3rd row seats for 1990’s Lexus, fishing equipment, electronic. Lots of miscellaneous!

Fri-Sat. 8-3 Covington. Inside, go to back. Playstation, 2 games, VHS movies, 25-50 cents, home decor, girls bike, some clothes, lots of misc! Hwy 54 E. to 254 Ray Lane. Sign on Hwy.

Munford ESTATE/GARAGE SALE Fri. & Sat. 7-till. 3088 & 3148 Beaver Rd., Munford. Furniture, dishes, men's pants 36-38, shirts lg-xlg., shoes size 12-13 and much more! Too much to mention!

Rosemark Yard Sale, 9511 Austin Peay Hwy., Rosemark area. 3 family. May 4th and 5th. 8AM

Curb Appeal Get Your Yard Sale Noticed! Call or email Teri at 901-476-7116 or tjennings@ covingtonleader. com

ESTATE SALE MAY 3RD , 4TH, & 5TH

STARTS AT 8:00 AM 6382 HWY 179 ( INSIDE & OUT) RAIN OR SHINE DEALERS AND COLLECTORS WELCOME ALL SALES ARE FINAL, AS IS AND CASH ONLY

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Classifieds, continued from A17

IMMEDIATE OPENING Heating and Refrigeration Mechanic 2 TN DEPT. OF CORRECTION Must have Four Years skilled full-time heating and refrigeration mechanical work •JOB SECURITY •MEDICAL INSURANCE •STATE RETIREMENT •11 PAID HOLIDAYS •PAID SICK & ANNUAL LEAVE West TN State Penitentiary Human Resources 731-738-5044 Ext. 2227 EO/AA Employer

CURB APPEAL GET YOUR YARD SALE NOTICED! Easy layout, no word count. 3 sizes to get you noticed! STARTING APRIL 1 ST Yard Sales will only be display ads. Call or email Teri at

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CINDY K. CHAMBERLIN, Defendant,

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice of the action shall be published in the Covington Leader as follows: IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE Docket #29603 IN RE: JOHNNY CHAMBERLIN VS. CINDY K. CHAMBERLIN It appearing from the sworn affidavit of the Plaintiff, filed in the cause that the residence and location of the Defendant, Cindy K. Chamberlin is unknown and cannot be ascertained upon the diligent search and inquiry. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that he make his appearance herein at the

Chancery Courthouse of Tipton Co~ty, Tennessee, in Covington, Tennessee on the 4th day of June, 2012, and please, answer, or demur to complainant’s bill for divorce, or the same will be taken for confessed as to her and this cause proceed with ex parte, and that a copy of this Order be published once a week for 4 consecutive weeks in the Covington Leader. This 3rd day of April, 2012.

Frank Deslauriers #12,051 Attorney for Plaintiff 214 W. Pleasant Covington, TN 38019 901-476-5356 Judy Billings Clerk and Master 12april4wp

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants,

terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated June 11, 2007, executed by CHRISTOPHER MILLS AND ALICIA MILLS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, conveying certain real property therein described to JEANINE B. SAYLOR as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, on June 13, 2007, as Instrument No. 104881, in Book 1346, at Page 923; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, Notice of the Right to Foreclose (“Notice”) was given in compliance with Tennessee law by the mailing a copy of the Notice to the parties at least sixty (60) days prior to the first publication of the Substitute Trustee’s Sale. WHEREAS, the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., having been appointed by as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and

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payable, and that the undersigned, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as Substitute Trustee or its duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on May 11, 2012, 11:00 AM at the Tipton County courthouse door where the foreclosure sales are customarily held At the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, TN, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: LOT 127, SECTION G, BLAYDES ESTATES SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT CABINET C, SLIDE 125, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. PARCEL # 128M C 01700 000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 115 WILLIAM BLAYDES STREET, ATOKA, TN 38004. In the event of any discrepancy be-

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ANTI-DRUG COALITION OF TIPTON COORDINATOR The Anti-Drug Coalition of Tipton (ACT) has formed a substance abuse prevention coalition through fiscal agent Professional Care Services. A county-wide coalition, ACT has a diverse membership and represents the population of Tipton County. ACT plans to facilitate collaborative problem solving to reduce youth binge drinking, underage tobacco use and prescription drug abuse among the general population. The ACT Board will be accepting resumes for a Coalition Coordinator through May 18th. The Coalition Coordinator is a 30hour per week position that will be responsible for organizing, planning, and implementing goals and objectives that will bring an awareness of substance abuse issues in our community. It is preferred qualified applicants have a bachelor’s degree, however, other education and/or experience in public health, law enforcement, education or community development will be considered. Please submit resumes to Tipton County Anti-Drug Coalition, C/O Lisa Kent-LADAC, 1997 Hwy. 51 South, Covington, TN 38019 or email to Lisa.kent@pcswtn.org.

tween this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): CHRISTOPHER A. MILLS, AKA CHRISTOPHER MILLS ,ALICIA G. MILLS, AKA ALICIA MILLS, and CHRISTOPHER & ALICIA MILLS OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., Substitute Trustee 2380 Performance Dr, TX2-984-0407 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: (800) 281-8219 Fax: (866) 6815002 Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 800 South Gay Street,

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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE WHEREAS default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated the 9th day of August, 2005, executed by Christine F. Sutphin and Joseph D. Naccarato, II, conveying certain real property therein described to William G. Simpson, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, recorded August 11, 2005, at Book 1222, Page 880. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Sara C. Brasfield, having been appointed Substitute Trustee, by the virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on May 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the North Door of the Courthouse in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, where the foreclosure sales are customarily held at the Tipton County Courthouse, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to-wit: Said property being located on the east side of Maple Drive (f.k.a. Sawdust Trail Road), situated in the 7th Civil District of Tipton County, Tennessee and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a cotton picker spindle found in

THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012 ▪ A19 www.covingtonleader.com the centerline of Maple Drive (f.k.a. Sawdust Trail Road), 50 foot right of way, at the southeast corner of Joseph P. Naccarato, Deed Book 525, Page 293 and a interior corner of Litus Moore, Deed Book 235, Page 507; thence with the centerline of Maple Drive and the east line of Naccarato along the following three (3) courses: N 33° 14’ 19” E, 59.45 feet; N 27° 30’ 30” E, 50.43 feet; N 22° 38’ 02” E, 84.74 feet to a cotton picker spindle set with identification washer affixed stamped “Key 1970” (which is typical for all monuments referred to herein as set) at the “Point of Beginning” of this 5.52 acre partition; thence with the centerline of Maple Drive, the east line of Naccarato and the south line of Jeff Wade, Deed Book 729, Page 784 along the following seven (7) courses: N 21° 27’ 19” E, 91.12 feet; N 21° 22’ 25” E, 93.93 feet; N 20° 24’ 57” E, 77.88 feet; N 23° 27’ 31” E, 100.59 feet; N 26° 28’ 48” E, 86.15 feet; N 33° 21’ 25” E, 81.43 feet; N 36° 34’ 46” E, 108.20 feet to a spindle set in a west line of Charles L. Walker Deed Book 274, Page 434, at a exterior corner of Litus Moore; thence S 73° 33’ 24” East, 56.65 feet, leaving said centerline with a west line of Walker to a point in the centerline of Billings branch; thence with the centerline of Billings Branch and a west line of Walker and the west line of Norris Hoye Ruleman, Deed Book 841, Page 873 along the following thirty three (33) courses: S 07° 00’ 04” E, 59.58 feet; S 09° 29’ 42” E, 52.53 feet; S 87° 16’ 12” E, 52.04 feet; 5.50° 17’ 38” E, 16.52 feet; S 09° 28’ 11” E, 32.99 feet; S 62° 43’ 42” E, 32.99 feet; N 44° 43’ 07” E, 31.10 feet; N 77° 12’ 12” E, 42.22 feet; S 87° 39’ 14” E, 33.99 feet; S 18° 14’ 45” E, 55.43 feet; S 36° 07’ 48” E, 94.51 feet; S 44° 33’ 44” W, 49.79 feet; S 68° 14’ 38” W, 30.45 feet; S 25° 48’ 49” W, 35.38 feet; S 09° 35’ 53” E, 44.81 feet; S 09° 06’ 50” E, 27.99 feet; S 85° 37’ 50” E, 26.18 feet; S 38° 06’ 00” E, 65.08 feet; S 29° 55’ 20” W, 51.61 feet; E 65° 15’ 11” W, 81.81 feet; N 89° 38’ 47” W, 50.96 feet; N 36° 11’ 26” W, 18.62 feet; N 82° 40’ 53” W, 75.25 feet; N 02° 07’ 26” W, 30.01 feet; N 48° 06’ 23” W, 23.21 feet; N 79° 02’ 33” W, 29.73 feet; S 23° 08’ 07” W, 23.26 feet; S 82° 14’ 56” W, 22.02 feet; S 13° 49’ 56” W, 30.71 feet; S 12° 54’ 07” E, 33.81 feet; S 42° 02’ 14” E, 76.68 feet; S 31° 53’ 49” E, 5.04 feet; S 12° 46’ 26” W, 70.02 feet; thence N 67° 43’ 59” W, leaving said branch and the west line of Ruleman, passing a 1/2 inch by 18 inch Iron Rod Set with identification cap affixed stamped “Key 1970”, at 15.00 feet, but in all a distance of 372.73 feet to the point of beginning and containing 5.52 acres, more or less. However, there is to be excepted from this 5.52 acre partition that portion occupied by the right of way of Maple Drive (50 foot total right of way). Being the same property conveyed to Christine Sutphin and Joseph Naccarato, II by deed of record in Book 1222, Page 877, in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee. PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address is believed to be 5.52 acres, Maple Drive, Atoka, TN. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.

CURRENT OWNER(S): Christine F. Sutphin & Joseph D. Naccarato, II OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements, or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This the 19th day of April, 2012. SARA C. BRASFIELD, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE P. O. Box 765 Covington, TN. 38019 (901) 476-3973

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid by that certain Note and Deed of Trust executed on December 23, 2008, by Peggy Wiseman and Marvin R Harper (deceased) to Monte Connell, Trustee, as Deed of Trust appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, under Book 1421, Page 347; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. and WHEREAS, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., the holder of said Note and Deed of Trust, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed or to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-5117, not less than sixty (60) days prior to the first publication required by § 35-5-101, the notice of the right to foreclose was properly sent, if so required; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that the undersigned, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee, or its duly appointed attorneys or agents, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on

Thursday, May 17, 2012, commencing at 10:00 at the North Door of the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Tipton County, Tennessee, to wit: Beginning at a point in the south line of Antioch Road, said point being 80.0 feet eastwardly from the northeast corner of Clayton Beckett Jr. property (527/110); thence along said south line, South 87 degrees 36 minutes 41 seconds East a distance of 133.16 feet to a point; thence South 04 degrees 14 minutes 07 seconds East a distance of 178.42 feet to a point; thence South 83 degrees 07 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 25.25 feet to a point; thence South 03 degrees 26 minutes 46 seconds East a distance of 11.76 feet to a point; thence North 87 degrees 36 minutes 41 seconds West a distance of 72.94 feet to a point; thence South 83 degrees 07 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 60.35 feet to a point; thence North 03 degrees 05 minutes 33 seconds East a distance of 202.71 feet to the point of beginning. Parcel #01019-033.03 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 475 Antioch Highway 51 Road, Covington, TN 38019 CURRENT OWNER(S): Marvin R Harper (deceased) and Peggy Wiseman The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. Substitute Trustee will only convey any interest he/she may have in the property at the time of sale. Property is sold ‘as is, where is.” For every lien or claim of lien of the state identified above, please be advised notice required by § 67-1-1433 (b)(1) was timely given and that any sale of the property herein referenced will be subject to the right of the state to redeem the land as provided for in § 67-11433(c)(1). All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee c/o LW0 NATIONWIDE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, Georgia 30329 404-417-4040 File No.: 1154112 Web Site: www.JFLegal. com Insertion Dates: 04/19/2012, 04/26/2012, 05/03/2012

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated FEBRUARY 17, 2005, executed by JOYCE FULLER (A/K/A JOYCE L. FULLER, A/K/A JOYCE LUCILLE NOWLIN), AN UNMARRIED PERSON, to STATEWIDE TITLE AND ESCROW OF TENNESSEE, LLC, A TENNESSEE CORPORATION, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1191, PAGE 266, for the benefit of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR ALLEN MORTGAGE LC, in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described; WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, being the present owner/holder or authorized agent, designee or servicer of the holder/ owner of said indebtedness, has requested foreclosure proceedings to be instituted; and as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on THURSDAY, MAY 10, 2012 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: LOT 17, MCLISTER PLACE SUBDIVISION, SECTION A, AS RECORDED AT PLAT CABINET G, SLIDE 72 OF THE TIPTON COUNTY REGISTER’S OFFICE TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JOYCE FULLER, AN UNMARRIED PERSON, BY DEED DATED APRIL 20, 2004 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1136, PAGE 879, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 157 REGENCY DRIVE, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011. MAP 079P GROUP A PARCEL 064.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED

TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-1-1433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5-117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NONE OF RECORD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, April 17, 2012. This is improved property known as 157 REGENCY DRIVE, BRIGHTON, TENNESSEE 38011. J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F12-0036

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the terms, conditions, and payments provided in a certain Deed of Trust dated AUGUST 29, 2007, executed by CAROL J. ALEXANDER, to MONTE S. CONNELL, Trustee, of record in RECORD BOOK 1363, PAGE 329, for the benefit of AMERICAN MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee and to J. PHILLIP JONES, appointed as Substitute Trustee in an instrument of record in the Register’s Office for TIPTON County, Tennessee, to secure the indebtedness described; WHEREAS, the said Deed of Trust was last assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable by U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, being the present owner/holder or authorized agent, designee or servicer of the holder/owner of said indebtedness, has requested foreclosure proceedings to be instituted; and as provided in said Deed of Trust, I, J. PHILLIP JONES, will by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Substitute Trustee, on TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2012 AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON), AT THE NORTH DOOR OF THE TIPTON COUN-

TY COURTHOUSE IN COVINGTON, TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, sell to the highest bidder for cash, free from the equity of redemption, homestead, and dower, and all other exemptions which are expressly waived, and subject to any unpaid taxes, if any, the following described property in TIPTON County, Tennessee, to wit: PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF TIPTON, TENNESSEE: LOT 54, MARSHALL ACRES, SECTION D, AS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET C, SLIDE 192 (AS CLARIFIED IN PLAT CABINET D, SLIDE 147), TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE (ERRONEOUSLY SPELLED REFRENCE IN LEGAL DESCRIPTION IN DEED OF TRUST) IS HEREBY MADE FOR A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. MANUFACTURE NAME BUCCANEER, MODEL #5390 T9, SERIAL #ALBUS-28733B, 64 FEET LONG BY 13 FEET WIDE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CAROL J. ALEXANDER, BY DEED DATED AUGUST 29, 2007 OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1363, PAGE 326, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. SEE ALSO AFFIDAVIT OF AFFIXATION OF RECORD IN RECORD BOOK 1363, PAGE 320, IN THE REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 171 JEFFERSON COVE, MUNFORD, TENNESSEE 38058. MAP 081M GROUP B PARCEL 054.00 THE SALE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND IS FURTHER SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF ANY TENANT(S) OR OTHER PARTIES OR ENTITIES IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ANY UNPAID TAXES, IF ANY, ANY PRIOR LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES LEASES, EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER MATTERS OF RECORD INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PRIORITY OF ANY FIXTURE FILING. IF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY/ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, OR THE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT ARE LISTED AS INTERESTED PARTIES IN THE ADVERTISEMENT, THEN THE NOTICE OF THIS FORECLOSURE IS BEING GIVEN TO THEM, AND THE SALE WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY, ALL AS REQUIRED BY 26 U.S.C. 7425 AND T.C.A. 67-11433. IF APPLICABLE, THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF T.C.A. 35-5117 HAVE BEEN MET. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE IN THE EVENT THE HIGHEST BIDDER DOES NOT HONOR THE HIGHEST BID WITHIN 24 HOURS, THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER AT THE NEXT HIGHEST BID WILL BE DEEMED THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. OTHER INTERESTED

THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012 ▪ A20 www.covingtonleader.com PARTIES: NONE OF RECORD THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This day, April 24, 2012. This is improved property known as 171 JEFFERSON COVE, MUNFORD, TENNESSEE 38058. J. PHILLIP JONES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 1800 HAYES STREET NASHVILLE, TN 37203 (615) 254-4430 www.phillipjoneslaw.com F12-0116

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE TIPTON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Default has been made in the terms, conditions and payments provided for in that certain Deed of Trust dated December 31, 1998, of record in Deed Book / Page Number 851 / 828, Instrument , Register’s Office for Tipton County, Tennessee, from Estate of Sarah Smith (Borrower) to JERRY L. BAKER, JR. (Trustee) for the benefit of PINNFUND, USA, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION (Lender), securing the Note/indebtedness therein described, the entire Note/ indebtedness having been declared in default and immediately due and payable by the lawful owner and holder thereof. DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF SAXON ASSET SECURITIES TRUST 2004-3 MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2004-3 (Holder), now being the present owner/holder of said indebtedness, has now requested that foreclosure proceedings be instituted, and said Holder has appointed the firm listed below as Successor Trustee under said Deed of Trust, by an instrument duly recorded in the aforesaid records, to serve in the place and stead of the aforementioned Trustee. Notice of the Right to Foreclose was sent to the Borrower by letter dated February 13, 2012. NOW, THEREFORE, said Successor Trustee, or agent thereof, pursuant to said Deed of Trust, having been requested by the Holder so to do, and by virtue of the authority and power vested in said Successor Trustee by said Deed of Trust, will on May 15, 2012 at 1:00 p.m., at the usual and customary location at the Tipton County, Tennessee, Courthouse, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash (or credit upon the indebtedness secured if the lawful owner and holder thereof is the successful purchaser), the followingdescribed property: BEGINNING AT A STAKE IN THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF PEETE STREET, SAID STAKE BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE WILLIAM PERSON PROPERTY, OF WHICH THIS SURVEY IS A PART, ALSO BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF W.K. RICE; RUNS THENCE WITH THE NORTH LINE OF W.K. RICE EAST 182.00 FEET TO A STAKE; THENCE NORTH 2 DEGREES WEST 80.00 FEET TO A STAKE; THENCE WEST 188.00 FEET TO A STAKE IN THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF PEETE STREET; THENCE WITH THE SAME SOUTH 6 DEGREES WEST 80.62 FEET TO THE BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 0.34 OF AN ACRE. THIS BEING THE SAME

PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ROBERT F. SMITH AND WIFE, SARAH SMITH, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETIES, FROM WILLIAM PERSON AND WIFE, EDNA J. PERSON, BY DEED DATED NOVEMBER 18, 1972, RECORDED FEBRUARY 16, 1973 IN BOOK 340, PAGE 131, RECORDED IN REGISTER’S OFFICE OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. PARCEL NO: 01-0250. D-028.01 PROPERTY ALSO KNOWN AS: 426 PEETE STREET, COVINGTON, TENNESSEE For informational purposes only, this property is commonly known as 426 Peete Street, Covington, TN 38019, Parcel ID 025O D 02801 000. The property shall be free from all right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, dower, curtesy, elective share, and all other exemptions that are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the Successor Trustee will sell and convey only as Successor Trustee, “as is” and “where is” and without covenants of seizin or warranties of title. Listing of Subordinate Lienholders: Trustmark National Bank C/O Wanda W. Cross P.O Box 99 Collierville, TN 38027 Listing of Other Interested Parties: N/A This sale is subject to liens; easements; encumbrances; property taxes; rights of redemption of taxing entities; all matters shown on any recorded plan(s) or plat(s); any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any statutory rights of redemption of any governmental agency, state or federal; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and other matters which are prior in right to the lien of the aforesaid Deed of Trust. If a high bidder fails to close a sale, the Successor Trustee shall have the option of making the sale to the next highest bidder. The sale held pursuant to this Notice may be rescinded at the Successor Trustee’s option at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the sale to another day, time and/ or place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above, or at any date and time fixed by a preceding postponement. Alternatively, at its option, Successor Trustee may give a new notice of sale. Weissman Nowack Curry & Wilco, PC One Alliance Center, 4th Floor 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326 (866) 960-8298 File #: 011583

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured by that certain Real Estate Deed of Trust for Tennessee executed on May 11, 1993 by Janie L. Brown to David Seivers, Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 701, Page 147, recorded May 13, 1993, (“Deed of Trust”); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed(s) of Trust is the

United States of America, acting by and through the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”); and W H E R E A S , USDA, the current owner and holder of said Deed(s) of Trust appointed Arlisa Armstrong as Substitute Trustee by instrument filed for record in the Register’s Office of Tipton County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed(s) of Trust; and NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed(s) of Trust by USDA, and Arlisa Armstrong as Substitute Trustee, or duly appointed agent, pursuant to the power, duty, and authorization in and conferred by said Deed(s) of Trust, will on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, commencing at 10:00 A.M. at the north door at the Tipton County Courthouse, Covington, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest bidder either for cash or 10 percent of the high bid price as a nonrefundable deposit with balance due within ten (10) days of sale, (and if such balance goes unpaid, USDA will retain the deposit and re-foreclose) the following described property lying and being in the Seventh Civil District in Tipton County, Tennessee to wit: Beginning at a set spindle in the centerline of Wortham Road being the southeast corner of the Charles Walker property, deed book 389, page 175, which this 0.96 acre partition is a part, also being the southwest corner of the E. F. Roden property; thence in a northwesterly direction along the centerline of Wortham Road, also being the south line of Walker, N 86 deg. 49’ 21” W, 212.53 feet to a set spindle being an angle point in the centerline of Wortham Road; thence northwesterly direction continuing along the centerline of Wortham Road, N 85 deg. 15’ 26” W, 220.00 feet to a set spindle being an angle point in the centerline of Wortham Road; thence in a northwesterly direction continuing along the centerline of Wortham Road, N 85 deg. 01’ 04” W, 110.04 feet to a southwest corner of Walker, also being the intersection of the projected east line of Robert Huevel property, deed book 504, page 39 with the centerline of Wortham Road; thence in a northeastwardly direction along a west line of Walker, also being the east line of Huevel, N 04 deg. 35’ 54” E, passing through a found iron at 25.30 feet in all 225.17 feet to a found iron being the “TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING” of this 0.96 acre partition, being a point on the south line of this partition, also being an interior corner of Walker, also being the northeast corner of Huevel; thence in a northwestwardly direction along a re-entrant line of Walker, also being the south line of this partition, also being the north line of Huevel, N 85 deg. 24’ 06” W, 120.00 feet to a found iron on the east right of way line of Al Street (50 foot total right of way) an exterior corner of Walker, also being the southwest corner of this partition, also being the northwest corner of Huevel; thence in a northeastwardly direction along the east right of way line of Al Street; also being a west line of Walker, and this partition, N 04 deg. 35’ 54” E, 181.44 feet to a set iron being the northwest corner of Walker, and this partition; thence in a southeastwardly direction along the north line of Walker,

also being the north line of this partition, S 85 deg. 24’ 05” E, 230.04 feet to a set iron being the northeast corner of this partition; thence in a southwesterly direction along the east line of this partition, S 04 deg. 35’ 54” W, 181.44 feet to the southeast corner of this partition; thence in a northwesterly direction along the south line of this partition; N 85 deg. 24’ 06” W, 110.04 feet to the true point of beginning and containing 0.96 acre more or less according to survey of Van E. Boals dated September 19, 1985. Being the same property conveyed by Margie R. Lott to Janie L. Brown, by deed of record in Deed Book 701, Page 145, in the said Register’s Office. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 58 Al St Atoka TN 38004 CURRENT OWNERS: Janie Brown The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plan; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or setback lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: First Bank, N.A. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed(s) of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. Publication Dates: May 3rd, May 10th, and May 17th Arlisa Armstrong Substitute Trustee 85G Stonebrook Place Jackson TN 38305 http//www.resales.usda. gov

part, the same being Malcolm Stewart’s Northeast corner, said stake being in the center of the Campground gravel road and the center of a gravel road running South 45 degrees West, thence with Malcolm Stewart’s North line and the center of said road South 45 degrees West 211 feet to a stake; thence North 34 degrees West 210.5 feet to a stake in the field; thence North 45 degrees East 211 feet to a stake in the center of Campground Gravel road; thence with said road South 34 degrees East 210.5 feet to the beginning, containing 1.0 acre. Property address: 18 Armstrong Road, Atoka, Tennessee This sale is subject to 2010 and 2011 Tipton County property taxes. This sale will erase, as to this property only, the judgment lien, Ford Motor Credit vs. Jamie Sutphin, in Shelby County General Sessions case number 1408485 and recorded in the Tipton County Register’s Office in Book 1475, Page 581. All right and equity of redemption, Statutory and otherwise, homestead and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but Stone, Higgs & Drexler, P.C. will sell and convey only as successor trustee. The sale date and time may be adjourned and rescheduled, without additional newspaper publication, within one year from the originally scheduled date, by announcement at the date, time and place of the new postponement date and time in accordance with T.C.A. 35-5-101. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER, P.C. Successor Trustee By: Roger A. Stone, President Publication Dates: May 3, 10, 17 Our File No. 11-00482-0

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE CHRISTINA DIANE SOUDER, PLAINTIFF NO. 29668

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S SALE Default having been made in the payment of the debts and obligations secured to be paid in a certain Deed of Trust executed on February 9, 2004 by Jamie L. Sutphin and wife, Christine B. Sutphin to Charlotte Miller, Trustee as same appears of record in the Office of the Register of Tipton County, Tennessee in Book 1123, Page 129, the beneficiary being First South Credit Union. Subsequently STONE, HIGGS & DREXLER, P.C. was appointed successor trustee in Book 1506, Page 655; and the owner of the debt secured having requested the undersigned to advertise and sell the property described in and conveyed by said Deed of Trust, all of said indebtedness having matured by default in the payment of a part thereof, at the option of the owner, this is to give notice that Stone, Higgs & Drexler, P.C. will on Friday, May 25, 2012 commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the north door of the Courthouse, Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee, and proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property to wit: Situated in the City of Covington, County of Tipton and State of Tennessee: Beginning at a stake the Southeast corner of the W. A. Bomar and wife, 103.5 acre tract of which this is a

VS. PATRICK ROSS SOUDER, DEFENDANT NON-RESIDENT NOTICE It appearing from the petition filed in this cause which is sworn to, that the whereabouts of Patrick Ross Souder, Defendant, are unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry. It is ordered that Patrick Ross Souder, Defendant, file an answer in the Chancery Court of Tipton County, at Covington, Tennessee, on or before Monday, July 5, 2012, or Judgment by Default may be entered and the cause set for hearing ex parte. It is further ordered that this

notice be published for four consecutive weeks in The Covington Leader, a newspaper published in Covington, Tennessee. This the 3rd day of May 2012. 03may4wp Judy Billings, Clerk and Master CLERK AND MASTER Attorney for Plaintiff ELIZABETH B. ZIARKO P.O. Box 765 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR3005 ESTATE OF Frances R. Clifton. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 19th day of April, 2012. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Frances R. Clifton, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 3rd day of May, 2012. Anna K. Clifton Bailey Willis Clifton Co-Executrixes 03may2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS R. D. NO PR3006 ESTATE OF Barbara Jean Castleberry. (Deceased) Notice is hereby given that the 23rd day of April, 2012. Letters of Testamentary in the respect of the estate of Barbara Jean Castleberry, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Tipton County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against her estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above named Court within the earlier of four months from notice or 12 months from decedent’s date of death, otherwise their claims will be forever barred. This 3rd day of May, 2012. Kenneth Castleberry Executor 03may2wp Tipton County Chancery Court Judy Billings, Clerk and Master 1801 S. College St., Suite 110 Covington, TN 38019

INVITATION TO BID The Tipton County Board of Education is accepting bids for the following: F32/T8 six lamp heavy duty light fixtures F32/T8 four lamp heavy duty light fixtures For additional information and detailed specifications contact Glenn Turner at (901) 4755807. Sealed bids will be opened at 2:00 pm on May 17, 2012 at the Tipton County Board of Education, 1580 Highway 51 South, Covington, TN 38019. The Tipton County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality or irregularity in any bid received. Dr. William Bibb Director of Schools Tipton County Board of Education

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The Community Calendar is a free service offered by The Leader. We make every effort to include all submissions for this section, however these items are printed as space becomes available. To guarantee your event to be in the paper would require paid advertising. A complete list appears in the Community Events section on our web site, www. covingtonleader.com May 3 The Covington National Day of Prayer will be held at the Tipton

County Courthouse on Thursday, May 3 at 12 p.m. The theme for this year’s event is “One Nation Under God.” Please join our community as we gather together to pray and seek the Lord’s protection and favor on our community, region, and nation. You can find out more info on the NDP and the Covington event on the NDP website at http:// www.nationaldayofprayer. org or by contacting Zach Cook at 901-848-2672.

May 5 Dacus Riding Club, 9051 Hwy 51 in Brighton, will have an all Gaited Horse Show on May 5 at 7 p.m. $5 per vehicle gate fee. For more information call Randall Bomar at 826-3176 or Kenny Lane at 870-2986 May 8 There will be a Neighborhood Watch meeting from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 8 at Drummonds Elementary. Please contact Barbara Borum with any information or concerns at 837-3244 or 691-1886. May 11

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